2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Maryland

Anthropology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best anthropology schools.

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• Best Anthropology Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Anthropology in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall anthropology education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Anthropology

1

University Of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$33,837 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 36 anthropology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent 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. Students borrow a median of $20,070 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in anthropology from University Of Maryland College Park

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Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$37,940 Median Starting Salary

Washington College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anthropology, ranking #2. Located in the town of Chestertown, Washington College is a small private not-for-profit university. Washington College graduates 65% of students within six years. About 12 anthropology degrees were awarded at Washington College in the most recent year. Anthropology graduates of Washington College earn a median of $37,940 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,651. Read more about the anthropology program at Washington College

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.