2023 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree School for You
Anthropology is the #77 most popular major in the country with 11,415 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best school in the Plains States Region for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Columbia is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 205 |
| Minnesota | 109 |
| Kansas | 82 |
| Iowa | 103 |
| Nebraska | 50 |
| North Dakota | 16 |
| South Dakota | 13 |
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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 5 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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