Cultural Anthropology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for cultural anthropology students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for cultural anthropology can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Cultural Anthropology Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Cultural Anthropology Schools list, to help you decide. 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.
Leading the list is Missouri State University Springfield, our #1 school for cultural anthropology. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 cultural anthropology degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Graduates of the cultural anthropology program make about $27,283 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in cultural anthropology from Missouri State University Springfield
A rank of #2 makes The New School one of the top schools for cultural anthropology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 18 cultural anthropology degrees were awarded at The New School in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, cultural anthropology degree recipients from The New School generally make around $38,468. Typical student debt for the program is $24,460.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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).
