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2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

16 Ranked Colleges
91 Degrees Awarded
$38,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

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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.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great anthropology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Great Lakes Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region. UW - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, UW - Madison has also earned the #5 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 UW - Madison are $25,523.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Wisconsin - Madison

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #2 spot on the list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. West Lafayette, Indiana 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.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, Purdue has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Anthropology Report

#4

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #5 spot on the list. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. Kent State is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, Kent State has also earned the #16 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 Kent State University at Kent are $21,952.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UIC is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIC, the school also landed 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.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Illinois at Chicago

#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 ranking, coming in at #8. SIUC is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928.

Full SIUC Anthropology Report

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Michigan State University is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed 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 are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#11

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Wayne State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Wayne State is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Read more about Anthropology at Wayne State

#12

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan

With a ranking of #12, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 15 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

Full U-M Anthropology Report

#9 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. 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.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students list, Case Western has also earned the #9 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 Case Western are $47,958.

Full Case Western Reserve University Anthropology Report

#14

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

University of Notre Dame ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Notre Dame Anthropology Report

#15

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Northwestern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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.

Read full report on Anthropology at Northwestern University

#16

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

University of Chicago came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UChicago, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Chicago

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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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