Anthropology is the study of human behavior, so to say that it is a broad field is an understatement. Luckily for those interested in this line of work, this means there are plenty of employment opportunities in a variety of industries for those with an undergraduate degree in anthropology. Although they've been slow to develop compared to many other undergrad majors, there are several online bachelors degree in anthropology programs now available, making this versatile degree more accessible than ever. In this ranking, we explore the top 5 bachelors degree in anthropology online programs. For more general information regarding online study please see our ranking of top online colleges.
Rating and Ranking MethodologyTuition Points:Under $15,000—1 point
Under $12,500—2 points
Under $10,000—3 points
Under $7,500—4 points
Under $5,000—5 points
Top 10—10 points
Top 25 —9 points
Top 50 —8 points
Top 75 —7 points
Top 100—6 points
Top 125—5 points
Top 150—4 points
Top 175—3 points
Top 200—2 points
Content Customizations (e.g. Minors, Concentrations, Specializations, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option (5-point cap)
Format Customizations (e.g. Hybrid/Online, Full-time/Part-Time, Accelerated, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option
Wow Factor 1 point awarded for each unique feature or program that "wowed" us
Both College Navigator and US News & World Report were sources of data for this ranking. Please refer to the rating and ranking methodology above. Note that in cases of a tie, the schools with the lower tuitions were awarded the higher rankings.
