Best Anthropology Schools Near Greensboro, NC (2026)

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

Greensboro, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Greensboro has a population of about 298,564. Median household income is $58,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $74,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Greensboro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Greensboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Greensboro 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 Greensboro. 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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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 2.2 miles from Greensboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Greensboro

Greensboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $73,130 NC statewide $78,719
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $64,380 NC statewide $69,300
Archivists $55,370 NC statewide $59,602
Curators $55,170 Greensboro-High Point, NC $59,386
Museum Technicians and Conservators $39,290 NC statewide $42,293
Social Science Research Assistants $64,490 Greensboro-High Point, NC $69,419
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,060 Greensboro-High Point, NC $79,720

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.

Greensboro at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 298,564 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,884 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Greensboro, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Greensboro. The closest is University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Duke University (50.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Greensboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Greensboro are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($74,060), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($73,130), Social Science Research Assistants ($64,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in High Point instead of Greensboro?

High Point, NC is 11.8 miles from Greensboro 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 Greensboro an affordable place to study anthropology?

Greensboro’s median household income of $58,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Greensboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Greensboro

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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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