Best Anthropology Schools Near Huntsville, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Huntsville, Alabama has 3 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,098 to $28,145 per year for indexed programs. Huntsville has a population of about 230,402. In Alabama, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropologists and Archeologists at a median $75,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Huntsville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Huntsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Huntsville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Huntsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 82.8 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL 114.9 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,221
Avg net price $22,420/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,180
Out‑of‑state$34,172
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 159.5 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Troy University

Troy, AL 204.1 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,062
Avg net price $16,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL 290.5 miles from Huntsville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,379
Avg net price $17,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Huntsville

Huntsville is part of the Huntsville, AL metro area (BLS area code 26620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $75,690 AL statewide $81,300
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A AL statewide –
Archivists $57,860 AL statewide $62,148
Curators $61,120 AL statewide $65,650
Museum Technicians and Conservators $38,350 AL statewide $41,192
Social Science Research Assistants $53,080 AL statewide $57,014
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,230 Huntsville, AL $63,620

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Huntsville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Huntsville, AL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Huntsville. The closest is The University of the South in Sewanee, TN (54.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alabama at Birmingham (82.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Huntsville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Huntsville are: Anthropologists and Archeologists ($75,690), Curators ($61,120), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($59,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Huntsville?

Madison, AL is 6.6 miles from Huntsville and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Huntsville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Huntsville:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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