2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 103 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #94 most popular major in Iowa.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs 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 Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Iowa Schools for a Bachelor's in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Grinnell College the best school in Iowa for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
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Out of the 7 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 3 spot on the list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $207.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $26,087 in student debt.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Drake University is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
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Luther College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Cornell College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon.
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Request InformationBest Anthropology Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 205 |
| Minnesota | 109 |
| Kansas | 82 |
| Nebraska | 50 |
| North Dakota | 16 |
| South Dakota | 13 |
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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 7 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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