2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Anthropology 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 31 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for anthropology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for anthropology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Biola University the best value school in the Far Western US Region for anthropology students. Located in the large suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Biola undergraduate students pay an average of $44,382 in tuition and fees each year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Francisco State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SFSU are $19,184 per year.
Out of the 31 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jose State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. San Jose State is a very large public school located in the large city of San Jose.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Jose State are $19,732 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, San Jose State also is in the top 20% of our Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Out of the 31 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the # 4 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the city of Berkeley.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UC Berkeley are $43,980 a year.
UC Berkeley did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The excellent programs at California State University - Fullerton helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Far Western US Region . Cal State Fullerton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton are $18,856 per year.
With a ranking of #6, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s best value schools for anthropology students. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UCLA are $43,012 a year.
UCLA also claimed a spot on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #7, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on this year’s best value schools for anthropology students. Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sac State are $19,272 per year.
California State University - Los Angeles came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cal State LA are $18,665 a year.
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University of California - San Diego came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCSD are $44,454 per year.
University of Nevada - Reno ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNR are $24,827 per year.
Best Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 193 |
| Washington | 13 |
| Oregon | 28 |
| Nevada | 12 |
| Hawaii | 11 |
| Alaska | 6 |
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Majors Related to Anthropology
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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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