Masters (MS) in Anthropology in North America

84 masters programmes in anthropology at 63 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,758 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,626 USD and 30,476 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Anthropology programmes

1–24 of 84 · page 1 of 4

Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Anthropology (Online) Online Eastern New Mexico University United States Master's 7,227 USD
Master in Anthropology Online Ball State University United States Master's 28,582 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Calgary Canada Master's 5,982 USD
Master in Anthropology (Year 2) Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Master's 11,310 USD
Master in Anthropology Tulane University United States Master's 55,040 USD
Master in Applied Anthropology, M.A. University of South Florida United States Master's 15,863 USD
Master in Anthropology Portland State University United States Master's 33,120 USD
Master in Anthropology MA Public Issues University of Waterloo, Canada Canada Master's 11,160 USD
Master in Anthropology East Carolina University United States Master's 20,807 USD
Master in Anthropology San Diego State University United States Master's 19,112 USD
Master in Anthropology, Museum Anthropology Concentration Georgia State University United States Master's 32,344 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Saskatchewan Canada Master's 8,046 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Alaska Fairbanks United States Master's 23,000 USD
Master in Anthropology Monmouth University United States Master's 38,010 USD
Master in Applied Anthropology Mississippi State University United States Master's 26,580 USD
Master in Anthropology Eastern New Mexico University United States Master's 7,227 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Illinois at Chicago United States Master's 25,990 USD
Master in Anthropology, M.A. California State University, Los Angeles United States Master's 28,087 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Kentucky United States Master's 35,459 USD
Master in Anthropology Wayne State University United States Master's 28,904 USD
Master in Anthropology Brigham Young University United States Master's 8,168 USD
Master in Anthropology Syracuse University United States Master's 34,646 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Louisville United States Master's 30,476 USD
Master in Anthropology University of Nebraska-Lincoln United States Master's 18,468 USD

Universities for anthropology in North America

Masters (MS) in Anthropology in North America: common questions

How many anthropology programmes are there in North America?
84 anthropology masters programmes at 63 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a anthropology degree in North America cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in anthropology in North America is 25,758 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,626 USD and 30,476 USD per year.
Can I study anthropology in North America in English?
Yes — 100% of the anthropology programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (84 of 84).
Are any of these anthropology programmes available online?
2 of the 84 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

Planning to study anthropology in North America?

An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist anthropology programmes for your budget and profile.

Talk with an Advisor VIP service →