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2026 Best Physical & Biological Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2 Colleges in the United States
13 Physical & Biological Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$22,614 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical & Biological Anthropology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical & biological anthropology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physical & Biological Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical & biological anthropology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Physical & Biological Anthropology

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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. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 13 physical & biological anthropology students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical & biological anthropology program make about $22,614 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full physical & biological anthropology details for George Washington University

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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