2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Wisconsin
[Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong anthropology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for anthropology students.
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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Anthropology Schools
For return on investment in anthropology, no school beat University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh this year. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $21,653 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $50,590. That is a strong return on a $21,653 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh admits about 86% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the best values for anthropology. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the anthropology program here. Anthropology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $33,261 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great value for students pursuing a degree in anthropology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,775 to complete the anthropology program here. Anthropology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
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