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.
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2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Iowa
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for anthropology majors pursuing a .
Best Iowa Schools for Affordable Quality in Anthropology
Our analysis found University of Northern Iowa to be the best value school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
UNI undergraduate students pay an average of $9,053 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
UNI did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list.
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 small 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 excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Iowa State are $9,634 per year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $26,675 in student debt.
Iowa State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list.
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.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grinnell are $58,648 per year.
Grinnell also made our Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa list, coming in at #2.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Drake University is a great value for anthropology students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Drake are $45,912 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Drake is ranked #3 for overall quality for anthropology in Iowa.
Luther College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value anthropology programs. Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Luther are $46,760 per year.
Cornell College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in Iowa list. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Mount Vernon.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cornell College are $47,726 a year.
Best Value Anthropology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Value Anthropology Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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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