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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
90 Degrees Awarded
$36,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 12,008 people earned their degree in anthropology, making the major the 77th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, anthropology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $24,661 and had an average of $23,289 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,237 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,694 and $23,268 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 90 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent anthropology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the anthropology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke Anthropology Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read more about Anthropology at Vanderbilt

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Anthropology Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at William & Mary

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Virginia

#8

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676.

Read more about Anthropology at Emory University

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Georgia

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Anthropology Report

#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UARK has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UARK Anthropology Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UofSC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Read more about Anthropology at UofSC

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Read full report on Anthropology at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at The University of Alabama

#15

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Tulane University of Louisiana

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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