by our College Data Analytics Team
Anthropology is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on anthropology — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 89 schools in the United States that offer anthropology awards in the field.
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These are the schools that devote the largest share of their master’s degree degrees to anthropology.
Leading the list of the most focused anthropology schools is The University Of Montana. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for The University Of Montana
A rank of #2 makes Western Washington University one of the most focused schools for anthropology. Western Washington University is a public school located in the city of Bellingham. About 3% of the degrees Western Washington University awards are in anthropology, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Western Washington University
Suny At Binghamton came in at #3 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Suny At Binghamton
Monmouth University ranks #4 for anthropology by degree focus. Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch. Anthropology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Monmouth University
University Of Tulsa ranks #5 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Tulsa
California State University Chico placed #6 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for California State University Chico
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #7 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Cuny Graduate School And University Center awards are in anthropology, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Cuny Graduate School And University Center
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at New Mexico State University Main Campus
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #9 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public university. About 2% of the degrees Texas State University San Marcos awards are in anthropology, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Texas State University San Marcos
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #10 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Maine comes in at #11 for anthropology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public university. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Maine
University Of Idaho placed #12 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Idaho
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #13 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public university. About 1% of the degrees University Of Nebraska Lincoln awards are in anthropology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Wyoming landed the #14 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Wyoming
Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #15 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. At this school, roughly 1% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Teachers College At Columbia University
The New School comes in at #16 for anthropology focus this year. Located in the city of New York, The New School is a private not-for-profit university. Anthropology accounts for around 1.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for The New School
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #17 for anthropology by degree focus. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school located in the city of Honolulu. About 0.9% of the degrees University Of Hawaii At Manoa awards are in anthropology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Hawaii At Manoa
University Of Nevada Reno landed the #18 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. University Of Nevada Reno is a public school located in the city of Reno. Anthropology accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for University Of Nevada Reno
University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #19 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Wayne State University placed #20 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Wayne State University
Illinois State University comes in at #21 for anthropology focus this year. Illinois State University is a public school located in the suburb of Normal. About 0.9% of the degrees Illinois State University awards are in anthropology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Illinois State University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #22 for anthropology by degree focus. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school located in the city of Milwaukee. About 0.8% of the degrees University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee awards are in anthropology, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
The University Of West Florida placed #23 for anthropology by degree focus. The University Of West Florida is a public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. About 0.8% of the degrees The University Of West Florida awards are in anthropology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at The University Of West Florida
College Of William And Mary ranked #24 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. College Of William And Mary is a public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for College Of William And Mary
The University Of Texas At San Antonio comes in at #25 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at The University Of Texas At San Antonio
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This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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