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Best Anthropology Schools in California
Top Anthropology programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 22
Avg major earnings: $43,399
Top Anthropology Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $46,401 |
| 2 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $54,062 |
| 3 | UC Davis #40 national | $46,322 |
| 4 | UC Irvine #47 national | $44,884 |
| 5 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $48,435 |
| 6 | UC San Diego #57 national | $40,554 |
| 7 | UC Santa Cruz #99 national | $40,257 |
| 8 | San Diego State University #123 national | $39,194 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $37,377 |
| 10 | University of California-Riverside #143 national | $36,503 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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