Best Anthropology Schools Near Lancaster, SC (2026)

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

Lancaster, South Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Lancaster has a population of about 8,738. Median household income is $43,234 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $82,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Lancaster

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC 52.2 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,177
Avg net price $22,811/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Furman University

Greenville, SC 95.2 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,635
Avg net price $30,308/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Clemson University

Clemson, SC 116.8 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 119.7 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,258
Avg net price $13,966/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC 142.5 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,416
Avg net price $18,960/yr
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  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Lancaster

Lancaster is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $63,130 SC statewide $64,882
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $45,470 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,732
Archivists $58,000 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,609
Curators $53,100 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,573
Museum Technicians and Conservators $41,860 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,022
Social Science Research Assistants $65,740 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $67,564
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,930 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $85,231

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.

Lancaster at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 8,738 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,234 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Lancaster, SC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Lancaster. The closest is University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Furman University (95.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Lancaster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Lancaster are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($82,930), Social Science Research Assistants ($65,740), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($63,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rock Hill instead of Lancaster?

Rock Hill, SC is 20.5 miles from Lancaster 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 Lancaster an affordable place to study anthropology?

Lancaster’s median household income of $43,234 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lancaster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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 Lancaster

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

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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