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2027 Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan

6 Colleges in the United States
169 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$28,779 Avg Early-Career Salary

Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best anthropology schools.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Michigan

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Anthropology

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 47 anthropology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $24,079 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $14,623 in student loans. Read more about the anthropology program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

A rank of #2 makes Michigan State University one of the top schools for anthropology. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 47 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $28,617 in their early career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $28,084 in student loans. See the full anthropology program report for Michigan State University

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A rank of #3 makes Grand Valley State University one of the top schools for anthropology. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. Grand Valley State University awarded about 18 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $27,350 in their early career. Grand Valley State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full anthropology details for Grand Valley State University

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A rank of #4 makes Wayne State University one of the top schools for anthropology. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 30 anthropology degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Anthropology graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $26,858 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,493 to complete this degree. Read more about the anthropology program at Wayne State University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best anthropology schools. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. About 12 anthropology degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $25,264 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in anthropology from Central Michigan University

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Northern Michigan University placed #6 among the best anthropology schools. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Northern Michigan University awarded about 15 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete this degree. Read more about the anthropology program at Northern Michigan University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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