by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Anthropology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 720 associate degrees in anthropology to qualified students.
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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:
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.
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.
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 schools for anthropology students working on their associate degree.
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 California list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a an associate degree.
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
It is difficult to beat Sacramento City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in anthropology. Sacramento City is a large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in anthropology from Sacramento City College
American River College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in anthropology. American River is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in anthropology from American River College
Sierra College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in anthropology. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in anthropology from Sierra College
College of the Canyons is a large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in anthropology from College of the Canyons
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
Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in anthropology from Pasadena City College
Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 720 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 7,511 |
| Sociology | 4,585 |
| Economics | 3,297 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,815 |
| Geography & Cartography | 183 |
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
