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21 Best Anthropology Universities in the United States

Of the 21 Anthropology universities in the United States, Harvard University ranks highest at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States). The universities on this list offer 28 matching courses between them.

21 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

Anthropology at other levels

Bachelor's Anthropology

Related subjects

Communication & Media Criminology Development Studies International Relations Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology

By university type

Public Anthropology universities

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 20 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Massachusetts (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Harvard University is the largest, with 21,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 21 bachelor's, 5 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 93% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Anthropology in the United States?

Harvard University (QS World #5), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Anthropology in the United States?

20 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Anthropology course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Anthropology courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Anthropology online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Anthropology courses in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 3, ahead of California Polytechnic State University, Pomona (3).

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