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2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Alaska

1 Colleges in the United States
15 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$59,053 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Alaska

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 anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Anthropology

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No school ranked higher than University Of Alaska Anchorage this year for anthropology. Set in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public institution. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. University Of Alaska Anchorage awarded about 15 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Alaska Anchorage generally make around $59,053. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates carry a median of $21,787 in student loans. See the full anthropology program report for University Of Alaska Anchorage

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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