2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 288 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #95 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Illinois to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the best school in Illinois for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 15 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
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Out of the 15 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Wheaton College Illinois landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 15 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the # 4 spot on the list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign.
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Out of the 15 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Western Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for anthropology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Macomb.
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With a ranking of #7, Augustana College did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Rock Island, Augustana is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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North Central College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Naperville, North Central is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #9 on this year’s Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public school with a large student population.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for anthropology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 254 |
| Ohio | 295 |
| Indiana | 201 |
| Wisconsin | 141 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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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