Universities in the United States
309 Anthropology Programs in the United States
- programs
- 309 programs
- universities
- 155 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 32,638 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Anthropology in the United States and Bachelors in Anthropology in the United States.
United States has 309 anthropology programs open to international students, at 155 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 32,638 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 25,761 USD and 45,956 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Anthropology programs
1–24 of 309 · page 1 of 10
Anthropology tuition fees in the United States, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Anthropology in the United States
Ranked by how many anthropology programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (10)
- University of South Florida (7)
- University of Oklahoma (7)
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA (6)
- University of Pennsylvania (5)
- University of Florida (5)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (5)
- University of Georgia, Athens (4)
- Monmouth University (4)
- University of Idaho (4)
January intake in the United States
35 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in Anthropology — Dartmouth College · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Applied Anthropology, M.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Anthropology, B.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Applied Anthropology, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Anthropology, M.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Anthropology — Florida International University · starts Jan 2027
Study Anthropology in the United States: common questions
- How many anthropology programs are there in the United States?
- 309 anthropology programs at 155 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a anthropology degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in anthropology in the United States is 32,638 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 25,761 USD and 45,956 USD a year.
- Can I study anthropology in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the anthropology programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (309 of 309).
- Are any of these anthropology programs available online?
- 6 of the 309 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for anthropology in the United States?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 29,502 USD, against 32,638 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
More on studying in the United States: tuition statistics, application deadlines, visa cost & requirements or the country guide.
Planning to study anthropology in the United States?
An advisor who knows admissions in the United States can shortlist anthropology programs for your budget and profile.