2026 Best Classical Ancient Studies Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Our analysis found Tufts University to be the best Classical Ancient Studies school in the United States. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Tufts University Classical Ancient Studies students take on a median of $17,074 in debt. More on Tufts University

#2

New York University

New York, NY

Out of the 79 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York University landed the #2 spot. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Typical Classical Ancient Studies student debt is $21,897. More on New York University

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

Out of the 79 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Boston University landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Classical Ancient Studies program here. Read the full report on Boston University

#4

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

You'll be in good company at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. The median Classical Ancient Studies program debt is $19,137. Read the full report on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

#5

University Of Illinois At Chicago

University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #5 on this year's Classical Ancient Studies ranking in the United States. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile

#6

Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm College placed #6 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Saint Anselm College report

#7

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University did well this year, earning the #7 position. See the full Case Western Reserve University profile

#8

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile

#9

University Of Richmond

University Of Richmond came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Richmond report

#10

Harvard University

Harvard University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Harvard University

#11

Brown University

Brown University placed #11 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. See the full Brown University profile

#12

Cornell College

Cornell College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Cornell College

#13

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis placed #13 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Davis report

#14

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University placed #14 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University

#15

Rutgers University Newark

Rutgers University Newark came in at #15 in this year's ranking. More on Rutgers University Newark

#16

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on University Of St Thomas Minnesota

#17

Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Kalamazoo College report

#18

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Mount Holyoke College report

#19

Franklin And Marshall College

Franklin And Marshall College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Franklin And Marshall College

#20

George Washington University

George Washington University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. More on George Washington University

#21

Calvin College

Calvin College placed #21 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Calvin College

#22

Lehigh University

Lehigh University did well this year, earning the #22 position. More on Lehigh University

#23

Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Ohio Wesleyan University

#24

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report

#25

Knox College

Knox College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Knox College

#26

Wellesley College

Wellesley College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wellesley College

#27

John Carroll University

John Carroll University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on John Carroll University

#28

University Of Maine

University Of Maine placed #28 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maine

#29

Creighton University

Creighton University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Creighton University report

#30

Villanova University

Villanova University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Villanova University report

#31

Barnard College

Barnard College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Barnard College

#32

Rice University

Rice University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rice University

#33

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University placed #33 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. More on Santa Clara University

#34

Suny At Binghamton

Suny At Binghamton ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Suny At Binghamton

#35

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report

#36

College Of Saint Benedict

College Of Saint Benedict ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about College Of Saint Benedict

#37

Fordham University

Fordham University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Fordham University report

#38

University Of Maryland Baltimore County

University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County report

#39

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of California Irvine

#40

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Southwestern Assemblies Of God University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

#41

Furman University

Furman University did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Furman University report

#42

Syracuse University

Syracuse University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Syracuse University report

#43

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Dartmouth College

#44

Vassar College

Vassar College placed #44 among Classical Ancient Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Vassar College

#45

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#46

Depauw University

Depauw University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. More on Depauw University

#47

Andrews University

Andrews University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. See the full Andrews University profile

#48

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#49

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report

#50

Butler University

Butler University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Classical Ancient Studies schools. Read the full report on Butler University