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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Idaho

[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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for anthropology students.

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• Best Value Anthropology Schools in Idaho

2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Idaho

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

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Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

$8,610 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,640 Avg Student Debt

$45,608 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Idaho State University, our #1 best value for anthropology in Idaho. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical student debt for anthropology graduates is $24,640. Anthropology graduates of Idaho State University earn a median of $51,446 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,640 median debt.

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Boise State University
Boise, ID

$9,048 In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,572 Avg Student Debt

$51,658 Median Earnings (10yr)

Boise State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value anthropology schools. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $29,572 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $37,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.