Best Anthropology Schools Near Carteret, NJ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Carteret, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Carteret has a population of about 25,187. Median household income is $87,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $101,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Carteret

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Carteret, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Carteret city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Carteret. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 10.9 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,196
Avg net price $31,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 11.0 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $19,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 12.9 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Drew University

Madison, NJ 16.0 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,646
Avg net price $24,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 19.1 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ 24.1 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,991
Avg net price $30,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ 24.9 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,780
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ 27.9 miles from Carteret
  • 4 year
88.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $110,066
Avg net price $6,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Carteret

Carteret is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $66,310 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,890
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,450 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $90,098
Archivists $77,450 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $68,783
Curators $83,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,810
Museum Technicians and Conservators $77,030 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $68,410
Social Science Research Assistants $65,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,020
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $100,520 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,272

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Carteret at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,187 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Carteret, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Carteret. The closest is Wagner College in Staten Island, NY (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Brooklyn College (15.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Carteret?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Carteret are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,450), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($100,520), Curators ($83,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Linden instead of Carteret?

Linden, NJ is 2.8 miles from Carteret and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Carteret an affordable place to study anthropology?

Carteret’s median household income of $87,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carteret while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Carteret

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Carteret:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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