by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 92 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for anthropology students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 922 associate degrees in anthropology during the 2019-2020 academic year.
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The anthropology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future.
We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology in California ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.
Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of anthropology students usually has them for a reason. 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.
This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for anthropology.
Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Santa Barbara City College is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. SBCC is a large public college located in the small city of Santa Barbara.
There were about 34 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Santa Monica College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in anthropology. SMC is a very large public college located in the small city of Santa Monica.
There were about 33 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.
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Any student who is interested in an associate degree in anthropology needs to take a look at Moorpark College. Moorpark College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Moorpark.
There were approximately 30 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.
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Pasadena City College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pasadena.
There were about 29 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.
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Long Beach City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Long Beach.
There were roughly 28 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Oxnard College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Oxnard.
There were about 28 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Oxnard College in the most recent year we have data available.
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SRJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.
There were approximately 27 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
There were approximately 26 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year.
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Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
There were roughly 25 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent data year.
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Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.
There were roughly 25 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.
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Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Aptos.
There were about 23 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bakersfield College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Bakersfield.
There were about 22 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.
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American River is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for associate degrees in anthropology in California.
There were roughly 21 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent data year.
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Fullerton College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Fullerton.
There were approximately 21 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a associate in anthropology from Fullerton CollegeHere are some additional great schools for Anthropology students in California that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Anthropology in California award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA |
| 15 | El Camino College | Torrance, CA |
| 17 | Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills, CA |
| 17 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA |
| 17 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA |
| 20 | Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA |
| 21 | Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa, CA |
| 21 | Butte College | Oroville, CA |
| 23 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA |
Explore all the Most Popular Anthropology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 922 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9,396 |
| Sociology | 5,798 |
| Economics | 2,877 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,008 |
| Geography & Cartography | 306 |
| International Relations & National Security | 42 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
