2027 Best Anthropology Schools in Idaho

Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Anthropology Schools in Idaho

Best Schools for Anthropology in Idaho

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Anthropology

1

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

45 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$37,781 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Boise State University, our #1 school for anthropology. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 45 anthropology degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from Boise State University earn around $37,781 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,572 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in anthropology from Boise State University

2

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$51,446 Median Starting Salary

Idaho State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anthropology, ranking #2. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. There were roughly 55 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Idaho State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $51,446. Typical student debt for the program is $24,640. See the full anthropology program report for Idaho State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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.