Universities in the United States
66 Master's Programs in Anthropology in the United States
- programs
- 66 programs
- universities
- 55 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,502 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Anthropology in the United States and Masters in Anthropology in the United States.
United States has 66 masters programs in anthropology open to international students, at 55 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,502 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,050 USD and 32,944 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Anthropology programs
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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.
- University of Oklahoma (4)
- University of Idaho (3)
- Eastern New Mexico University (2)
- University of Florida (2)
- Illinois State University (2)
- Washington University in St. Louis (2)
- Stony Brook University (2)
- Oregon State University (2)
- Florida Atlantic University (1)
- California State University, Fullerton (1)
January intake in the United States
10 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.
- Master in Applied Anthropology, M.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Anthropology, M.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Anthropology — University of Missouri, Columbia · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Anthropology MA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Anthropology — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Anthropology, MA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Anthropology in the United States: common questions
- How many anthropology programs are there in the United States?
- 66 anthropology masters programs at 55 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 master's programs in anthropology in the United States is 29,502 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,050 USD and 32,944 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 (66 of 66).
- Are any of these anthropology programs available online?
- 2 of the 66 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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