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2024 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges in the Plains States Region
29 Master's Degrees
Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #157 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of anthropology. Combined, these schools handed out 29 master's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Master's Degree

Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of anthropology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for anthropology students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Anthropology in the Plains States Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a a master's degree.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Washington University in St Louis

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you want to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln

3
Iowa crest
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Iowa

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Iowa State University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Missouri - Columbia

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in anthropology from North Dakota State University - Main Campus

8
KU crest
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Kansas

9
Basic Certificate Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Minnesota State University - Mankato

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

WSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Wichita.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Wichita State University

Best Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the best anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 361 12
Minnesota 355 5
Iowa 298 2
Kansas 254 3
Nebraska 211 6
North Dakota 167 1

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Anthropology is one of 5 different types of Anthropology programs to choose from.

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