2026 Best Anthropology Associate’s Degree Schools

#1

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Our analysis found Santa Rosa Junior College to be the best Anthropology school in the United States. Located in Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,318 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,308 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete their Anthropology program here. More on Santa Rosa Junior College

#2

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM

Central New Mexico Community College came in at #2 on this year's Anthropology ranking in the United States. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Central New Mexico Community College Anthropology students take on a median of $10,112 in debt. See the full Central New Mexico Community College profile

#3

College Of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID

College Of Western Idaho came in at #3 on this year's Anthropology ranking in the United States. Based in Nampa, ID, College Of Western Idaho is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,446, while out-of-state students pay about $7,454. Graduates carry a median of $12,497 in student loans. Get the full College Of Western Idaho report

#4

Butte College

Oroville, CA

You'll be in good company at Butte College, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Oroville, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,356, compared with $9,276 for out-of-state students. The median Anthropology program debt is $13,302. See the full Butte College profile

#5

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

A rank of #5 makes East Los Angeles College one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Monterey Park, CA, East Los Angeles College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,238, compared with $10,572 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans. See the full East Los Angeles College profile

#6

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. American River College is a public school based in Sacramento, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,288, with out-of-state students paying around $12,616. Typical Anthropology student debt is $14,105. Read more about American River College

#7

Mt San Jacinto Community College District

San Jacinto, CA

Mt San Jacinto Community College District came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a public school based in San Jacinto, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,448, compared with $12,728 for out-of-state students. The median Anthropology program debt is $8,770. Get the full Mt San Jacinto Community College District report

#8

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Antelope Valley College is a public school based in Lancaster, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,124, while out-of-state students pay about $9,548. Antelope Valley College Anthropology students take on a median of $10,729 in debt. Read more about Antelope Valley College

#9

Canada College

Canada College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read more about Canada College

#10

Lake Tahoe Community College

Lake Tahoe Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. See the full Lake Tahoe Community College profile

#11

Sierra College

Sierra College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Sierra College

#12

University Of Idaho

University Of Idaho ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Read the full report on University Of Idaho

#13

West Valley College

West Valley College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Get the full West Valley College report

#14

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. See the full California State University San Bernardino profile

#15

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #15 among Anthropology schools in the United States. More on University Of South Carolina Columbia

#16

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #16 among Anthropology schools in the United States. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

#17

Brigham Young University Hawaii

Brigham Young University Hawaii placed #17 among Anthropology schools in the United States. Get the full Brigham Young University Hawaii report

#18

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins

#19

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on University Of California Irvine

#20

Mercer University

Mercer University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Get the full Mercer University report

#21

Suny College At Plattsburgh

Suny College At Plattsburgh did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Suny College At Plattsburgh profile

#22

Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Contra Costa College report

#23

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Minnesota State University Moorhead

#24

Pennsylvania Western University

Pennsylvania Western University placed #24 among Anthropology schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania Western University

#25

Scripps College

Scripps College placed #25 among Anthropology schools in the United States. More on Scripps College

#26

California State University Los Angeles

California State University Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full California State University Los Angeles report

#27

Eastern University

Eastern University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full Eastern University report

#28

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Miami University Oxford

#29

Princeton University

Princeton University placed #29 among Anthropology schools in the United States. See the full Princeton University profile

#30

Southwestern University

Southwestern University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Read the full report on Southwestern University

#31

Teachers College At Columbia University

Teachers College At Columbia University placed #31 among Anthropology schools in the United States. Read more about Teachers College At Columbia University

#32

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Read the full report on University Of California San Diego

#33

Drake University

Drake University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Drake University report

#34

Regis University

Regis University did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on Regis University

#35

St Lawrence University

St Lawrence University did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on St Lawrence University

#36

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #36 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#37

Merritt College

Merritt College did well this year, earning the #37 position. More on Merritt College

#38

Oberlin College

Oberlin College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Anthropology schools. Read the full report on Oberlin College

#39

Oregon State University

Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Oregon State University

#40

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#41

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northern Arizona University

#42

California State University Chico

California State University Chico came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on California State University Chico

#43

Community College Of Denver

Community College Of Denver placed #43 among Anthropology schools in the United States. More on Community College Of Denver

#44

Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southern Oregon University

#45

University Of Chicago

University Of Chicago did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full University Of Chicago report

#46

University Of Florida Online

University Of Florida Online did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full University Of Florida Online report

#47

Hendrix College

Hendrix College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Hendrix College

#48

Miracosta College

Miracosta College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Miracosta College

#49

Suny College At Potsdam

Suny College At Potsdam did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Suny College At Potsdam profile

#50

University Of Minnesota Duluth

University Of Minnesota Duluth did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about University Of Minnesota Duluth