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Choosing a Great Anatomy School
The school you choose for anatomy can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Anatomy Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Anatomy School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Anatomy Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Anatomy in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anatomy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anatomy. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. Duke University awarded about 33 anatomy degrees in the most recent data year. Anatomy graduates of Duke University earn a median of $88,981 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in anatomy from Duke University
Creighton University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best anatomy schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 11 anatomy degrees were awarded at Creighton University in the most recent year. Anatomy graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $64,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,831.
Read more about the anatomy program at Creighton University
University Of California San Diego is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anatomy, ranking #3. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California San Diego awarded about 600 anatomy degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anatomy degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $60,797 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans.
See the full anatomy program report for University Of California San Diego
A rank of #4 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for anatomy. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 anatomy degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their anatomy degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Parker University one of the top schools for anatomy. Set in the city of Dallas, Parker University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 61 anatomy students who graduated with this degree at Parker University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anatomy degree from Parker University earn around $53,632 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,988 to complete this degree.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best anatomy schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 22 anatomy degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Anatomy graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $26,589 early in their careers. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans.
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Case Western Reserve University landed the #7 spot for anatomy this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 anatomy students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anatomy degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $74,459. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106.
See the full anatomy program report for Case Western Reserve University
University Of Colorado Denver landed the #8 spot for anatomy this year. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. University Of Colorado Denver awarded about 11 anatomy degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anatomy program make about $47,628 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,582.
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Lincoln Memorial University earned the #9 position for anatomy this year. Set in the town of Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 12 anatomy degrees were awarded at Lincoln Memorial University in the most recent year. Graduates of the anatomy program make about $64,307 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,693.
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Anatomy is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 47 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
