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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

12 Ranked Colleges
76 Degrees Awarded
$26,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master's in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 11,652 people earned their degree in anthropology, making the major the 71st most popular in the United States.

Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 677 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 76 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,560 and $37,817 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality anthropology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) in the Rocky Mountains Region

#1

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and it awarded 2 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UW not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at UW

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #2 spot on the list. Provo, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BYU, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510.

Full BYU Anthropology Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 8 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

CU Anschutz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CU Anschutz are $23,915.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Colorado State is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Colorado State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055.

Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Anthropology Report

#5

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Utah. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Utah is a large school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 2 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U of U, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at U of U

#6

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
#7 in overall quality

University of Idaho came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Moscow, Idaho, this fairly large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our rocky mountains region master’s degree anthropology students whose families make $0-$30k list, U of I has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of I are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Idaho

#11 in overall quality

Utah State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. USU is a public institution located in Logan, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USU also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USU are $22,598.

Read full report on Anthropology at Utah State University

#4 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Boulder, Colorado, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at CU - Boulder are $32,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Colorado Boulder

#9

Boise State University

Boise, Idaho
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Boise State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Boise, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Boise State also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State are $26,566.

Read full report on Anthropology at Boise State

#10

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The University of Montana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UM is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UM also took the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana are $23,242.

Full UM Anthropology Report

#11

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#3 in overall quality

University of Denver landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

DU also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Denver

#12

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#12 in overall quality

Idaho State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Rocky Mountains Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Idaho State University is a fairly large school located in Pocatello, Idaho that handed out 5 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ISU are $26,548.

Read more about Anthropology at Idaho State University

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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