2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Iowa
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Anthropology 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.
The Best Value Anthropology Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best value programs for anthropology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Iowa Schools for Affordable Quality in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named University of Northern Iowa the best value school in Iowa for anthropology students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNI are $9,053 per year.
UNI not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list.
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The excellent programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Iowa are $9,942 per year. Anthropology majors at Iowa take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $207.
Iowa also claimed a spot on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Iowa State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,634 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $26,675 in student debt.
Iowa State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grinnell College is a great value for anthropology students. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Grinnell undergraduate students pay an average of $58,648 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Grinnell not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list.
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The excellent programs at Drake University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Iowa. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.
Drake undergraduate students pay an average of $45,912 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Drake also took the #3 spot in our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa rankings.
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Luther College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Luther are $46,760 a year.
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Cornell College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value anthropology programs. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cornell College are $47,726 per year.
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Request InformationBest Value 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 Majors for Anthropology
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.
- 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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