2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
With 205 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #76 most popular major in Missouri.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Anthropology Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a .
Top Missouri Schools in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best school in Missouri for anthropology students. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from WUSTL carry an average student debtload of $15,776.
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Out of the 8 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, anthropology graduates from Mizzou take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for anthropology students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UMSL take out is $22,750.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Saint Louis University is a great place for anthropology students. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.
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University of Central Missouri came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in Missouri ranking. UCM is a large public school located in the distant town of Warrensburg.
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With a ranking of #7, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debtload of $26,925.
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With a ranking of #8, Lindenwood University did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 109 |
| Kansas | 82 |
| Iowa | 103 |
| 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.
Majors Similar to Anthropology
| 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 8 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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