by our College Data Analytics TeamAnthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their anthropology programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for anthropology students.
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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.
No school ranked higher than Brown University this year for anthropology. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Brown University awarded about 24 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of Brown University earn a median of $62,820 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,025 to complete this degree. Get the full anthropology details for Brown University
University Of Rhode Island came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best anthropology schools. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. About 72% of students finish within six years. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 14 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $52,821 early in their careers. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Rhode Island
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
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