by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 27 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of anthropology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 424 bachelor's degrees in anthropology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The anthropology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for anthropology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The anthropology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in anthropology has to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Washington University in St Louis
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in anthropology has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's hard to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Iowa
Grinnell College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Grinnell College
UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Iowa State University
Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Augustana Sioux Falls is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Augustana University
KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Kansas
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Hamline University
Explore the best anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 113 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 101 |
| Iowa | 403 | 91 |
| Kansas | 352 | 73 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 18 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 15 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 13 |
Anthropology is one of 5 different types of Anthropology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Anthropology | 89 |
| Other Anthropology | 9 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 7 |
