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2025 Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

7 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
747 Associate Degrees
an associate degree in anthropology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #92 out of 328 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of anthropology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 747 associate degrees in anthropology during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Associate Degree

Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of anthropology for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for anthropology students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Anthropology in the Far Western US Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for an Associate in Anthropology

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Merced College
Merced, CA
10 Annual Graduates

Merced College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Merced College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
21 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Sacramento City College if you want to pursue an associate degree in anthropology. Sacramento City is a large public college located in the large city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in anthropology from Sacramento City College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
15 Annual Graduates

American River College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. American River is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in anthropology from American River College

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
24 Annual Graduates

Sierra College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Sierra College

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
10 Annual Graduates

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in anthropology from College of the Canyons

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17 Annual Graduates

Fresno City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in anthropology from Fresno City College

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11 Annual Graduates

Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in anthropology from Pasadena City College

Best Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the best anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 192 848
Oregon 147 4
Nevada 112 27

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Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 747

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Social Sciences 7,516
Sociology 4,605
Economics 3,297
Political Science & Government 1,828
Geography & Cartography 199
International Relations & National Security 12
Archeology 7
Other Social Sciences 2

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