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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan

11 Colleges
$29,869 Avg Salary
$25,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology School for You

Anthropology is the #92 most popular major in Michigan with 254 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Anthropology Colleges.

Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

Anthropology majors at U-M take out an average of $13,186 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Anthropology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Michigan State take out is $28,065. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $433.

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Out of the 11 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at GVSU take out is $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $224, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Anthropology at Grand Valley State University Report

#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wayne State University is a great place for anthropology students. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Wayne State take out is $20,620.

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The excellent programs at Eastern Michigan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Michigan. Eastern Michigan is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.

After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Eastern Michigan carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#6

Albion College

Albion, MI

Albion College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for anthropology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Albion, Albion is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Western Michigan University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best anthropology programs. WMU is a large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.

While working on their degree, anthropology majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt.

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#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.

Full Anthropology at Oakland University Report

#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best anthropology programs. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

On average, anthropology graduates from Central Michigan take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #10, Northern Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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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 Degrees Awarded
Ohio 295
Illinois 288
Indiana 201
Wisconsin 141

One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 11 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Deror avi.

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