by our College Data Analytics TeamAnthropology draws students to programs nationwide. To top this list, a school graduates more anthropology students than other colleges offering the major.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in anthropology at each of the 117 schools in the United States that offer the program.
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These are the schools that award the most associate’s degree degrees in anthropology.
Long Beach City College tops our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 30 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. Read the full anthropology report for Long Beach City College
Saddleback College is one of the most popular anthropology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public institution. Saddleback College graduated around 26 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Read the full anthropology report for Saddleback College
Moorpark College came in at #3 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public university. This school awarded about 24 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Moorpark College
Santa Monica College came in at #4 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Located in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a public university. This school awarded about 24 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Santa Monica College
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #5 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Santa Rosa Junior College is a public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College graduated around 24 anthropology students in the most recent data year. See more about anthropology at Santa Rosa Junior College
Sierra College ranked #6 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Sierra College is a public school located in the suburb of Rocklin. This school awarded about 24 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Sierra College
Central New Mexico Community College placed #7 for anthropology by yearly graduations. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Central New Mexico Community College graduated around 20 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Get the full anthropology details for Central New Mexico Community College
Mesa Community College landed the #8 spot among the most popular anthropology schools. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. This school awarded about 19 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Mesa Community College
Cabrillo College comes in at #9 for anthropology this year. Cabrillo College is a public school located in the suburb of Aptos. Cabrillo College graduated around 18 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Get the full anthropology details for Cabrillo College
Fullerton College ranked #10 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public institution. This school awarded about 18 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Fullerton College
American River College ranked #11 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a public university. This school awarded about 17 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at American River College
Fresno City College ranked #12 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Fresno City College is a public school located in the city of Fresno. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 17 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. Read the full anthropology report for Fresno City College
El Camino Community College District ranked #13 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. El Camino Community College District is a public school located in the suburb of Torrance. El Camino Community College District graduated around 16 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Read the full anthropology report for El Camino Community College District
Southwestern College Chula Vista landed the #14 spot among the most popular anthropology schools. Located in the city of Chula Vista, Southwestern College Chula Vista is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 16 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. See more about anthropology at Southwestern College Chula Vista
College Of Southern Nevada ranked #15 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. College Of Southern Nevada is a public school located in the city of Las Vegas. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 15 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. See more about anthropology at College Of Southern Nevada
College Of The Canyons ranked #16 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a public university. College Of The Canyons graduated around 15 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Read the full anthropology report for College Of The Canyons
College Of The Sequoias landed the #17 spot among the most popular anthropology schools. College Of The Sequoias is a public school located in the city of Visalia. College Of The Sequoias graduated around 15 anthropology students in the most recent data year. See more about anthropology at College Of The Sequoias
Los Angeles Pierce College landed the #18 spot among the most popular anthropology schools. Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles Pierce College is a public university. Los Angeles Pierce College graduated around 15 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Get the full anthropology details for Los Angeles Pierce College
College Of The Desert landed the #19 spot among the most popular anthropology schools. College Of The Desert is a public school located in the city of Palm Desert. College Of The Desert graduated around 14 anthropology students in the most recent data year. Read the full anthropology report for College Of The Desert
Cypress College placed #20 for anthropology by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a public institution. This school awarded about 14 anthropology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Cypress College
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #21 for anthropology this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 14 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. Read the full anthropology report for Salt Lake Community College
Diablo Valley College placed #22 for anthropology by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 13 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. Get the full anthropology details for Diablo Valley College
Oxnard College comes in at #23 for anthropology this year. Set in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 13 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. See more about anthropology at Oxnard College
Butte College ranked #24 on our list of the most popular anthropology schools. Butte College is a public school located in the rural area of Oroville. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 12 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. Get the full anthropology details for Butte College
East Los Angeles College comes in at #25 for anthropology this year. East Los Angeles College is a public school located in the suburb of Monterey Park. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 12 students earned a degree in anthropology from this school. Get the full anthropology details for East Los Angeles College
These schools also rank among the most popular for anthropology this year:
Here are more schools that award anthropology degrees:
| Rank | School | Location | Anthropology Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | San Diego City College | San Diego, CA | 4 |
| #77 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | 4 |
| #78 | Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | 4 |
| #79 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA | 4 |
| #80 | West Los Angeles College | Culver City, CA | 4 |
| #81 | Antelope Valley College | Lancaster, CA | 3 |
| #82 | Canada College | Redwood City, CA | 3 |
| #83 | Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | 3 |
| #84 | Chabot College | Hayward, CA | 3 |
| #85 | Citrus College | Glendora, CA | 3 |
| #86 | College Of Alameda | Alameda, CA | 3 |
| #87 | College Of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | 3 |
| #88 | Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | 3 |
| #89 | Gateway Community College Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 3 |
| #90 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | 3 |
| #91 | Linn Benton Community College | Albany, OR | 3 |
| #92 | Ohlone Community College | Fremont, CA | 3 |
| #93 | Rio Salado College | Tempe, AZ | 3 |
| #94 | Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA | 3 |
| #95 | Skyline College | San Bruno, CA | 3 |
| #96 | Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 2 |
| #97 | Casper College | Casper, WY | 2 |
| #98 | Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley, CA | 2 |
| #99 | Imperial Valley College | Imperial, CA | 2 |
| #100 | Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington, CA | 2 |
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
More about our data sources and methodologies.