2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Indiana
[Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for anthropology students.
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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Indiana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in anthropology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Anthropology Schools
Leading the list is Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, our #1 best value for anthropology in Indiana. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Typical student debt for anthropology graduates is $18,500. Anthropology graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $56,930 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value anthropology schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $18,972 in student loans. Early-career anthropology graduates make about $28,587. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Indiana University Bloomington earned it the #3 place for anthropology. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Students borrow a median of $16,562 to complete the anthropology program here. Anthropology graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $26,476 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,562 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of Notre Dame came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value anthropology schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans. Anthropology graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $69,494 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,891 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
