2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in North Carolina

If you plan on getting your master's degree in anthropology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #108 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 24 master's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Master's Degree

The anthropology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in North Carolina 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. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Anthropology Schools

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. Plus, you can view our other rankings for anthropology.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Anthropology in North Carolina

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.

Most Well Attended Schools for Anthropology Students Working on Their Master's

1

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in anthropology needs to check out East Carolina University. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in North Carolina.

There were about 11 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in anthropology from East Carolina University

2

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to take a look at North Carolina State University. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in North Carolina.

There were roughly 6 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in anthropology from North Carolina State University

3

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in anthropology needs to check out University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the city of Charlotte. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in North Carolina.

There were roughly 3 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in North Carolina.

There were about 2 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

4

Duke University
Durham, NC

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology needs to look into Duke University. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in North Carolina.

There were approximately 2 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in anthropology from Duke University

 

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	54
Georgia	186	23
Virginia	175	19
Tennessee	156	17
Alabama	147	9
South Carolina	141	2
Louisiana	140	15
Kentucky	140	17
Mississippi	120	14
Arkansas	119	5

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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology

One of 12 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Anthropology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Anthropology	24

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	152
International Relations & National Security	74
Sociology	67
Political Science & Government	58
Geography & Cartography	26

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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