Best Anthropology Schools Near Morgantown, WV (2026)

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

Morgantown, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Morgantown has a population of about 30,273. Median household income is $42,245 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Morgantown, WV metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $54,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Morgantown

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

Morgantown, WV 0.5 miles from Morgantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,939
Avg net price $15,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Morgantown

Morgantown is part of the Morgantown, WV metro area (BLS area code 34060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $54,340 WV statewide $58,242
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A WV statewide –
Archivists N/A WV statewide –
Curators N/A WV statewide –
Museum Technicians and Conservators N/A WV statewide –
Social Science Research Assistants $51,140 WV statewide $54,812
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,660 Morgantown, WV $58,585

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.

Morgantown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,273 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,245 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 58.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Morgantown, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Morgantown. The closest is West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Vincent College (53.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Morgantown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Morgantown are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($54,660), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($54,340), Social Science Research Assistants ($51,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Morgantown?

Fairmont, WV is 15.5 miles from Morgantown 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 Morgantown an affordable place to study anthropology?

Morgantown’s median household income of $42,245 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgantown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Morgantown

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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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