by our College Data Analytics Team
Anthropology is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on anthropology in the United States, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
College Factual ranked the 65 anthropology schools in the United States by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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These are the schools that devote the largest share of their associate’s degree degrees to anthropology.
Leading the list of the most focused anthropology schools is Lake Tahoe Community College. Lake Tahoe Community College is a public school located in the rural area of South Lake Tahoe. Anthropology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Lake Tahoe Community College
Cerro Coso Community College came in at #2 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Cerro Coso Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Ridgecrest. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Cerro Coso Community College
Crafton Hills College came in at #3 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a public institution. About 1% of the degrees Crafton Hills College awards are in anthropology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Crafton Hills College
Long Beach City College is one of the most focused anthropology schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Long Beach City College is a public school located in the city of Long Beach. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 30 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Long Beach City College
Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the most focused anthropology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Santa Rosa Junior College
Foothill College placed #6 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public university. About 1% of the degrees Foothill College awards are in anthropology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Foothill College
Butte College placed #7 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Butte College
Mesa Community College comes in at #8 for anthropology focus this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public university. At this school, roughly 1.0% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Mesa Community College
Cabrillo College landed the #9 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Cabrillo College
College Of The Desert placed #10 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Palm Desert, College Of The Desert is a public institution. About 0.9% of the degrees College Of The Desert awards are in anthropology, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for College Of The Desert
College Of Western Idaho placed #11 for anthropology by degree focus. College Of Western Idaho is a public school located in the rural area of Nampa. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for College Of Western Idaho
Cypress College placed #12 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a public institution. About 0.9% of the degrees Cypress College awards are in anthropology, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Cypress College
College Of The Sequoias placed #13 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Visalia, College Of The Sequoias is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.8% of the degrees granted here, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for College Of The Sequoias
Oxnard College placed #14 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Oxnard College
Monterey Peninsula College landed the #15 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Monterey Peninsula College is a public school located in the suburb of Monterey. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Monterey Peninsula College
Sacramento City College ranked #16 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Sacramento City College is a public school located in the city of Sacramento. Anthropology accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Sacramento City College
Diablo Valley College ranked #17 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Diablo Valley College
Southwestern College Chula Vista ranked #18 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the city of Chula Vista, Southwestern College Chula Vista is a public university. About 0.7% of the degrees Southwestern College Chula Vista awards are in anthropology, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Southwestern College Chula Vista
Sierra College placed #19 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Sierra College
Moorpark College ranked #20 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Moorpark College
American River College ranked #21 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at American River College
Central New Mexico Community College landed the #22 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Central New Mexico Community College
San Diego Mesa College comes in at #23 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public institution. About 0.7% of the degrees San Diego Mesa College awards are in anthropology, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for San Diego Mesa College
Fresno City College comes in at #24 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Fresno City College
Clovis Community College Fresno placed #25 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Fresno, Clovis Community College Fresno is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Clovis Community College Fresno
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to anthropology:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on anthropology:
| Rank | School | Location | Anthropology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills, CA | 0.3% |
| #52 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | 0.3% |
| #53 | Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | 0.3% |
| #54 | Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | 0.3% |
| #55 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | 0.3% |
| #56 | Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | 0.3% |
| #57 | Blinn College | Brenham, TX | 0.3% |
| #58 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 0.2% |
| #59 | Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | 0.2% |
| #60 | Irvine Valley College | Irvine, CA | 0.2% |
| #61 | San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton, CA | 0.2% |
| #62 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX | 0.2% |
| #63 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 0.2% |
| #64 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 0.1% |
| #65 | Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | 0.1% |
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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