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2024 Best Anthropology Schools in Indiana

8 Colleges in Indiana
201 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$29,103 Avg Early-Career Salary
Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #77 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Anthropology Schools in Indiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 201 degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School

Best Anthropology Schools in Indiana Your choice of anthropology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Anthropology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Anthropology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Anthropology
Master's Degrees in Anthropology
Doctor's Degrees in Anthropology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Indiana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the anthropology degree levels they offer.

Top Indiana Schools in Anthropology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Notre Dame if you want to pursue a degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were about 34 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, anthropology degree recipients generally earn about $28,948 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Notre Dame

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
15.2% Growth in Graduates

Indiana University - Bloomington is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year. Those anthropology students who get their degree from Indiana University - Bloomington make $7,049 more than the typical anthropology student.

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DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In IN
44.4% Growth in Graduates

DePauw University is a good option for students interested in a degree in anthropology. DePauw is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Greencastle. A Best Colleges rank of #167 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DePauw is a great university overall.

There were roughly 9 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at DePauw in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
43.2% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in anthropology. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 37 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, anthropology degree recipients typically earn around $20,032 in the first five years of their career.

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Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 28 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the anthropology program report average early career earnings of $27,604.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$25,730 Median Starting Salary
$21,250 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 19 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the anthropology program make around $25,730 in their early career salary.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Terre Haute. This university ranks 23rd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.More information about a degree in anthropology from Indiana State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In IN
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Evansville, USI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 19th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 7 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at USI in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Southern Indiana

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 254
Ohio 314 295
Illinois 304 288
Wisconsin 273 141

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Anthropology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 201

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Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 891
Political Science & Government 812
Sociology 471
International Relations & National Security 211
Geography & Cartography 88
Sociology & Anthropology 9
General Social Sciences 8
Archeology 5
Other Social Sciences 5

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