Physical & Biological Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best physical & biological anthropology schools.
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Choosing a Great Physical & Biological Anthropology School
The school you choose for physical & biological anthropology can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical & Biological Anthropology rankings. For our Best Overall Physical & Biological Anthropology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Physical & Biological Anthropology Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical & Biological Anthropology Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
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Best Schools for Physical & Biological Anthropology 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 physical & biological anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is George Washington University, our #1 school for physical & biological anthropology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. George Washington University awarded about 13 physical & biological anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical & biological anthropology program make about $22,614 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
See the full physical & biological anthropology program report for George Washington University
Physical & Biological Anthropology Related Rankings by Major
Physical & Biological Anthropology is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. Browse the parent area of study.
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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 · 13 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).
