What Rankings are Available for Socio-Cultural-Anthro?

[kphd]

Hi! can anyone suggest a popular ranking of grad schools for socio-cultural Anthropology in US.

Thanks

[wheninhell]

Try

http://graduate-school.phds.org/rankings/anthropology

or

chronicle.com/article/NRC-Rankings-Overview-/124703/

[anthropologygeek]

The only true rankings were done in the early 90s and only ranked the university that signed up to be ranked which meant a lot of universities were left out.

[kphd]

Hi Thanks!

I understand it is all about the fit. But don't you think Yale and UCB will see more competition than lets say Penn State even though the latter is ranked higher?

My concern is to ensure that I am accepted at atleast one university. My strategy is to apply to more universities that aren't highly ranked or those that don't enjoy a high reputation. How do I go about it?

The professors I have shortlisted range from the very top rated universities (QS world university ranking) to the those that dont appear on the list.

For example given that I am an equally good fit at Brown, UCSB, Uwisc and U.minn where do I face the least competition?

Please make an educated guess!

Thanks!

[anthropologygeek]

Well, do you just want a phd or a phd that leads to a good job. You should only apply to programs that will make you grow in whatever specific area you are interested in. I know universities outside of the USA where if you apply and will pay the tuition your in.

[kphd]

Well, do you just want a phd or a phd that leads to a good job. You should only apply to programs that will make you grow in whatever specific area you are interested in. I know universities outside of the USA where if you apply and will pay the tuition your in.

I don't just want the degree I want the PhD experience....I am not too concerned about job prospects. I want to get into a decent program and I am trying to figure how low to aim to be assured of admission.

If I get into an excellent program nothing like it, if not I must start with my PhD can't wait another year.

I have a masters degree in Economics and no formal training whatsoever in Anthro, so I think it is reasonable to temper my expectations and be prepared to settle for a not so popular program.

Please advice!

Thanks

[anthropologygeek]

I would find the programs I would want to go to with perfect fits and only apply there. The point of a phd is to be marketable afterwards or why else get one.

[heeby]

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by wanting to get a PhD for "the experience," but I would discourage anyone from embarking on such a difficult journey without some kind of career goal in mind. The journey can be very rewarding for many reasons, but you don't want to find yourself 7 years from now with lots of debt and no job. Sadly, this is the case for a lot of recent PhDs today.