2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, anthropology was ranked #77 in the country. In fact 11,415 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for anthropology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best value school in the Rocky Mountains Region for anthropology students. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year.
BYU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Western Idaho. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CWI are $7,344 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wyoming. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UW is a large public school located in the town of Laramie.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW are $16,957 a year.
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Out of the 22 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. CU Anschutz is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Denver.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CU Anschutz are $26,376 per year. Anthropology majors at CU Anschutz take out an average of $32,532 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, CU Anschutz is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Boise State University is a great value for anthropology students. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Boise State are $24,980 a year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Boise State carry an average student debtload of $31,000.
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Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for anthropology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Colorado State are $31,470 a year. After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Colorado State carry an average student debtload of $25,307. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $388.
Colorado State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
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University of Utah came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. U of U is a fairly large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at U of U are $28,345 a year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at U of U accumulate an average of around $19,817 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, U of U also is in the top 20% of our Best Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
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Utah State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for anthropology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USU are $23,435 per year. Anthropology majors at USU take out an average of $21,499 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Fort Lewis College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value anthropology programs. Located in the town of Durango, FLC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FLC are $19,660 per year. The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at FLC take out is $19,125.
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With a ranking of #10, Western Colorado University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for anthropology students. Western is a small public school located in the town of Gunnison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Western are $22,446 a year.
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Request InformationBest Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 272 |
| Utah | 154 |
| Idaho | 80 |
| Montana | 53 |
| Wyoming | 28 |
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Anthropology Related Majors for Anthropology
One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 22 schools only.
- 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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