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2027 Best Value Other Anthropology Schools

21 Colleges in the United States
$21,046 Avg Student Debt
$69,028 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Anthropology Badge [Other Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/anthropology-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other anthropology students.

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2027 Best Value Other Anthropology Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other anthropology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Anthropology Schools

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For return on investment in other anthropology, no school beat University Of California San Diego this year. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,788 in tuition and fees, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $13,958. Soon after graduation, other anthropology degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $28,543. That is a strong return on a $13,958 median debt. University Of California San Diego admits about 27% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in other anthropology will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #2. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,623 to complete the other anthropology program here. Soon after graduation, other anthropology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $24,079. Set against $14,623 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Berkeley is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other anthropology, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $12,949. Soon after graduation, other anthropology degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley generally make around $28,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in other anthropology will find it at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $20,375 in student loans. Other Anthropology graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $26,922 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,375 median debt. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Riverside earned it the #5 place for other anthropology. Located in the city of Riverside, University Of California Riverside is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,636, compared with $46,524 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the other anthropology program here. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $26,178. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Brigham Young University Provo earned the #6 position for value in other anthropology this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $12,184. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $54,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.

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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for other anthropology value this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $22,834 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other anthropology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $28,172. That is a strong return on a $22,834 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Delaware earned the #8 position for value in other anthropology this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $54,155. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #9 among the best values for other anthropology. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $21,260. Other Anthropology graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maine placed #10 among the best values for other anthropology. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Other Anthropology graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $23,341 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University landed the #11 spot for other anthropology value this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $16,616. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value other anthropology schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,098 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $23,000. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $55,413. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. University Of Alabama At Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants.

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value other anthropology schools. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,978, compared with $38,296 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the other anthropology program here. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $26,842. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #14 for value in other anthropology this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other anthropology program here. Soon after graduation, other anthropology degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Illinois State University came in at #15 for value in other anthropology this year. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,410, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Students borrow a median of $25,333 to complete the other anthropology program here. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $49,660. That is a strong return on a $25,333 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Western Washington University placed #16 among the best values for other anthropology. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $22,000. Other Anthropology graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $27,851 early in their careers. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #17 for value in other anthropology this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Typical student debt for other anthropology graduates is $25,250. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $26,934. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Boise State University landed the #18 spot for other anthropology value this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $29,572 in student loans. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $37,781. That is a strong return on a $29,572 median debt. Boise State University admits about 87% of applicants.

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Northwestern University earned the #19 position for value in other anthropology this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the other anthropology program here. Other Anthropology graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $78,551 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA

Whitman College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value other anthropology schools. Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,050. Other Anthropology graduates carry a median of $17,518 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other anthropology degree recipients from Whitman College generally make around $32,345. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College placed #21 among the best values for other anthropology. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,366 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete the other anthropology program here. Early-career other anthropology graduates make about $25,146. That is a strong return on a $24,759 median debt. Oberlin College admits about 34% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 21 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.

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