Forensic Anthropology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best forensic anthropology schools.
The forensic anthropology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Forensic Anthropology rankings. For our Best Overall Forensic Anthropology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Forensic Anthropology Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Our analysis ranked Waynesburg University the best school in the country for a degree in forensic anthropology. Located in the town of Waynesburg, Waynesburg University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 15 forensic anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Waynesburg University in the most recent data year. Forensic Anthropology graduates of Waynesburg University earn a median of $55,588 early in their careers. Waynesburg University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong forensic anthropology program will find one at The University Of Montana, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 37 forensic anthropology degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana in the most recent year. Graduates of the forensic anthropology program make about $30,011 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,235.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
