2026 Best Forensic Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools

Forensic Anthropology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their forensic anthropology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forensic anthropology students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Forensic Anthropology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Forensic Anthropology in the United States

See the highest-ranked forensic anthropology schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Forensic Anthropology

1

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Forensic Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$26,934 Median Starting Salary

Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in forensic anthropology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 10 forensic anthropology degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Forensic Anthropology graduates of Boston University earn a median of $26,934 early in their careers. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Read more about the forensic anthropology program at Boston University

2

The University Of Montana
Missoula, MT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Forensic Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$30,011 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong forensic anthropology program will find one at The University Of Montana, which ranked #2. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. The University Of Montana graduates 49% of students within six years. The University Of Montana awarded about 25 forensic anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic anthropology degree from The University Of Montana earn around $30,011 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,235 to complete this degree. See the full forensic anthropology program report for The University Of Montana

Other Forensic Anthropology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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.