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2023 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Anthropology Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, anthropology was ranked #116 in the country. In fact 1,446 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Out of the 29 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

Full Anthropology at Emory University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.

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#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree anthropology programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

Full Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

With a ranking of #8, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Anthropology at George Mason University Report

North Carolina State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

Full Anthropology at North Carolina State University Report

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.

Read full report on Anthropology at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Best Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the best anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 22
Florida 82
Georgia 37
North Carolina 30
Tennessee 15
Kentucky 14
Louisiana 15
Alabama 13
South Carolina 3
Mississippi 15
Arkansas 5

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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