Best Anthropology Schools Near Harrison, NY (2026)

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

Harrison, New York has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Harrison has a population of about 29,279. Median household income is $153,273 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $101,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Harrison

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

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY 1.9 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,092
Avg net price $18,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY 13.9 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,013
Avg net price $3,148/yr
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  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Fordham University

Bronx, NY 14.2 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,569
Avg net price $44,338/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

CUNY City College

New York, NY 18.5 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,039
Avg net price $3,776/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Teachers College at Columbia University

New York, NY 19.4 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,294
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Barnard College

New York, NY 19.5 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 9%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,516
Avg net price $28,800/yr
Tuition
In‑state$69,888
Out‑of‑state$69,888
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY 19.5 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
87.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,491
Avg net price $21,590/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY 20.5 miles from Harrison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,763
Avg net price $4,195/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Harrison

Harrison is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $66,310 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,890
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,450 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $90,098
Archivists $77,450 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $68,783
Curators $83,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,810
Museum Technicians and Conservators $77,030 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $68,410
Social Science Research Assistants $65,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,020
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $100,520 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,272

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.

Harrison at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,279 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $153,273 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 60.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Harrison, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Harrison. The closest is SUNY at Purchase College in Purchase, NY (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Teachers College at Columbia University (19.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Harrison?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Harrison are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,450), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($100,520), Curators ($83,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in White Plains instead of Harrison?

White Plains, NY is 1.9 miles from Harrison 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 Harrison an affordable place to study anthropology?

Harrison’s median household income of $153,273 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harrison while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Harrison

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

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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