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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in Michigan

14 Colleges in Michigan

240 Bachelor's Degrees

Ranked #51 in popularity, anthropology is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 240 bachelor's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Bachelor's Degree

The anthropology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in Michigan ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for anthropology, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for anthropology.

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Most Popular Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Anthropology in Michigan

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Anthropology Students Working on Their Bachelor's

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

46 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were about 46 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

43 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Michigan State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Michigan State is a very large public university located in the small city of East Lansing. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were about 43 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

29 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MI

Grand Valley State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were approximately 29 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

27 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MI

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Wayne State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were roughly 27 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

20 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In MI

Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were approximately 20 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#8 Best Quality In MI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

WMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Kalamazoo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were roughly 18 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

15 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#9 Best Quality In MI

Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were approximately 15 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent data year.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

13 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#7 Best Quality In MI

Located in the small city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in anthropology in Michigan.

There were approximately 13 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at UM Dearborn in the most recent data year.

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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#11 Best Quality In MI

Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Marquette.

There were about 9 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees

#10 Best Quality In MI

Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public university with a large student population.

There were roughly 9 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	598	246
Illinois	541	238
Indiana	532	177
Wisconsin	421	111

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Anthropology is one of 4 different types of Anthropology programs to choose from.

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Anthropology	25

Notes and References

The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
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 the rest 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).
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