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2027 Best Value Physical & Biological Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
$21,791 Avg Student Debt
$74,562 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical & Biological Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Badge [Physical & Biological Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/physical-and-biological-anthropology/) 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for physical & biological anthropology students.

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2027 Best Value Physical & Biological Anthropology Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Physical & Biological Anthropology Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of California San Diego the best value for a degree in physical & biological anthropology in the United States. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,958 to complete the physical & biological anthropology program here. Early-career physical & biological anthropology graduates make about $60,797. That is a strong return on a $13,958 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical & biological anthropology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates carry a median of $22,834 in student loans. Early-career physical & biological anthropology graduates make about $28,172. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

A rank of #3 makes Stony Brook University one of the best values for physical & biological anthropology. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates carry a median of $19,449 in student loans. Early-career physical & biological anthropology graduates make about $60,047. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 49%.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical & biological anthropology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,260 to complete the physical & biological anthropology program here. Early-career physical & biological anthropology graduates make about $49,755. That is a strong return on a $21,260 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical & biological anthropology, landing the #5 spot this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Typical student debt for physical & biological anthropology graduates is $16,616. Soon after graduation, physical & biological anthropology degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky earned the #6 position for value in physical & biological anthropology this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,494 to complete the physical & biological anthropology program here. Early-career physical & biological anthropology graduates make about $25,668. Set against $22,494 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #7 position for value in physical & biological anthropology this year. Suny At Binghamton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Vestal. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,567, with out-of-state students paying around $30,447. Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $51,766 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Kent State University At Kent earned the #8 position for value in physical & biological anthropology this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical student debt for physical & biological anthropology graduates is $26,697. Early-career physical & biological anthropology graduates make about $24,434. That is a strong return on a $26,697 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #9 spot for physical & biological anthropology value this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical student debt for physical & biological anthropology graduates is $25,250. Soon after graduation, physical & biological anthropology degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $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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George Washington University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value physical & biological anthropology schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical & biological anthropology degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $22,614. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value physical & biological anthropology schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the physical & biological anthropology program here. Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

Other Physical & Biological Anthropology Degree Levels

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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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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