2027 Best Anthropology Schools in Maryland

Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for anthropology students.

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• Best Anthropology Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Anthropology in Maryland

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 Maryland College Park
College Park, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$33,837 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2027 ranking of the best anthropology schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 34 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $33,837 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,070 in student loans. See the full anthropology program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$41,665 Median Starting Salary

St Marys College Of Maryland came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best anthropology schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. St Marys College Of Maryland graduates 70% of students within six years. St Marys College Of Maryland awarded about 11 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from St Marys College Of Maryland earn around $41,665 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full anthropology program report for St Marys College Of Maryland

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.