by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Illinois 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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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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.
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 Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to look into Northwestern University. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Northwestern University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to take a look at University of Chicago. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It's hard to beat Illinois State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Illinois State University
UIC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Illinois at Chicago
Located in the small city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
NIU is a large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Northern Illinois University
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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 259 |
| General Social Sciences | 168 |
| Political Science & Government | 112 |
| International Relations & National Security | 66 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
