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Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina
Top Anthropology programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 10
Avg major earnings: $42,752
Top Anthropology Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $41,213 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $65,916 |
| 3 | NC State #108 national | N/A |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $41,666 |
| 5 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $36,370 |
| 6 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $30,443 |
| 7 | East Carolina University #579 national | $33,518 |
| 8 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $38,932 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro #856 national | $26,671 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina Asheville #1542 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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