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2023 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

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Finding the Best Anthropology Master's Degree School for You

Anthropology is the #115 most popular major in North Carolina with 30 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in North Carolina 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.

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2023 Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina

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

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Anthropology at North Carolina State University

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#4

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

Out of the 4 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the # 4 spot on the list. ECU is a very large public school located in the small city of Greenville.

Full Anthropology at East Carolina University Report

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 4 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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