2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Arkansas

Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for anthropology students.

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• Best Anthropology Schools in Arkansas

Best Schools for Anthropology in Arkansas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Anthropology

1

University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

44 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$26,878 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arkansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 44 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from University Of Arkansas earn around $26,878 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. See the full anthropology program report for University Of Arkansas

2

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$47,170 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best anthropology schools. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public school located in the city of Little Rock. About 37% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas At Little Rock in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Little Rock generally make around $47,170. Typical student debt for the program is $27,093. See the full anthropology program report for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.