2023 Most Popular Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 288 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #95 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Anthropology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the anthropology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Most Popular Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Anthropology
Our analysis found University of Chicago to be the most popular school for anthropology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 21% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in Illinois. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
Women make up 29% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
Women make up 80% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a large student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 50% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Illinois at Chicago is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 254 |
| Ohio | 295 |
| Indiana | 201 |
| Wisconsin | 141 |
Anthropology Related Majors
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
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 5 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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