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2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Kentucky

5 Colleges in the United States
88 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$34,317 Avg Early-Career Salary

Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 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 Kentucky

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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Leading the list is University Of Louisville, our #1 school for anthropology. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $29,966 early in their careers. University Of Louisville graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Louisville

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University Of Kentucky came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best anthropology schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $25,668 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,494 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in anthropology from University Of Kentucky

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. Northern Kentucky University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $52,565. Typical student debt for the program is $25,572. Get the full anthropology details for Northern Kentucky University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Students looking for a strong anthropology program will find one at Western Kentucky University, which ranked #4. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 16 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $19,495 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. Get the full anthropology details for Western Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anthropology, ranking #5. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 anthropology degrees were awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $43,891. Typical student debt for the program is $25,122. Read more about the anthropology program at Eastern Kentucky University

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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