Best Anthropology Schools Near Miami, FL (2026)

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

Miami, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Miami has a population of about 446,663. Median household income is $59,390 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $78,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Miami

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Miami, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Miami 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 Miami. 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 Miami

Coral Gables, FL 6.1 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 41.2 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 107.7 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,560
Avg net price $12,568/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 70

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

#4

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 202.9 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 204.0 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL 206.3 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,295
Avg net price $34,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 207.8 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

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

#8

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL 291.8 miles from Miami
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,483
Avg net price $30,525/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Miami

Miami is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $55,370 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,485
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,460 FL statewide $66,953
Archivists $52,100 FL statewide $45,622
Curators $60,950 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,371
Museum Technicians and Conservators $53,460 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,813
Social Science Research Assistants $50,800 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,483
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,990 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,168

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.

Miami at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 446,663 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,390 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Miami, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Miami. The closest is University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Atlantic University (41.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Miami?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Miami are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($78,990), Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($76,460), Curators ($60,950). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Miami Beach instead of Miami?

Miami Beach, FL is 5.0 miles from Miami 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.

Is Miami an affordable place to study anthropology?

Miami’s median household income of $59,390 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Miami while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Miami

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

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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