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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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$38,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Anthropology is the 77th most popular major in the country with 12,008 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, anthropology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $24,661 and had an average of $23,289 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,274 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,706 and $24,829 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 91 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UChicago also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Chicago are $61,548.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#4

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the #4 spot on the list. Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Notre Dame, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Purdue has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

Full Purdue Anthropology Report

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UIUC also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

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#8

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. IU Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 12 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $48-$75k list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full IU Bloomington Anthropology Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#12 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Carbondale, Illinois, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928.

Read more about Anthropology at SIUC

#14 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. UIC is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

With a ranking of #12, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Michigan State University is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Case Western did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western Reserve University are $47,958, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Wayne State University is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayne State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#13 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#16 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Kent, Ohio, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • 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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