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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology

131 Colleges in the United States
1,031 Associate Degrees
Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #89 most popular associate degree program in the country. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 131 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,031 associate degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology The anthropology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality anthropology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Anthropology
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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for anthropology.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

21 Most Well Attended Schools for Anthropology Students Working on Their Associate

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Santa Barbara City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in anthropology. SBCC is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Santa Barbara.

There were approximately 34 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
33 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in anthropology has to check out Santa Monica College. SMC is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Santa Monica.

There were approximately 33 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
30 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Moorpark College is a large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark.

There were roughly 30 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in anthropology has to check out Pasadena City College. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

There were roughly 29 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Long Beach.

There were roughly 28 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Oxnard College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Oxnard.

There were approximately 28 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Oxnard College in the most recent year we have data available.

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

SRJC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were about 27 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
26 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 26 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 25 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 25 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos.

There were roughly 23 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent year we have data available.

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23 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in New Mexico.

There were about 23 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
22 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Bakersfield.

There were about 22 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

American River is a very large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were about 21 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

There were roughly 21 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 20 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Ventura College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Ventura. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were roughly 20 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent data year.

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
20 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 20 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year.

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19 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Fresno.

There were approximately 19 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.

There were roughly 19 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent data year.

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 19 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pierce College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology award.

Rank College Location
25 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
26 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
26 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
22 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
23 Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA
23 Butte College Oroville, CA
25 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA

Anthropology by Region

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Anthropology is one of 12 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 1,031

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Social Sciences 12,328
Sociology 6,288
Economics 2,948
Political Science & Government 2,265
Geography & Cartography 427
Criminology 224
Other Social Sciences 137
International Relations & National Security 54
Urban Studies 19
Archeology 7

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