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2025 Best Anthropology Schools in Arkansas

2 Colleges in Arkansas
55 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$28,899 Avg Early-Career Salary
Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #77 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Anthropology Schools in Arkansas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 55 degrees in anthropology annually.

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Anthropology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Anthropology
Master's Degrees in Anthropology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Schools in Arkansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Arkansas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the anthropology degree levels they offer.

Top Arkansas Schools in Anthropology

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$26,878 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Arkansas if you want to pursue a degree in anthropology. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.

After graduating, anthropology degree recipients usually make an average of $26,878 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Arkansas

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Central Arkansas is a great choice for students interested in a degree in anthropology. UCA is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Conway.More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Central Arkansas

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 228
Florida 282 541
North Carolina 279 406
Virginia 274 219
Tennessee 269 153
South Carolina 248 78
Kentucky 244 103
Louisiana 242 88
Mississippi 234 54
Alabama 233 97
West Virginia 207 13

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Anthropology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 55

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Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 305
Sociology 208
Economics 111
Geography & Cartography 43
International Relations & National Security 36
General Social Sciences 12
Other Social Sciences 4

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