by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/anthropology-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other anthropology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Harvard University tops our 2026 list of the best value other anthropology schools in the New England Region. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $16,616. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.
University Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other anthropology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Other Anthropology graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $23,341 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Boston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other anthropology, landing the #3 spot this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the other anthropology program here. Other Anthropology graduates of Boston University earn a median of $26,934 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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