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2023 Most Popular Anthropology Schools in Indiana

13 Colleges
$29,103 Avg Salary
$22,252 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology School for You

In 2020-2021, 201 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Indiana college or university. This makes it the #95 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Anthropology Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Indiana to see which 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for anthropology majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Indiana University - Bloomington to be the most popular school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington.

Anthropology majors at IU Bloomington take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Anthropology at Indiana University - Bloomington Report

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Out of the 13 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, anthropology graduates from Purdue carry an average student debt load of $22,546.

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#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Out of the 13 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Notre Dame landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Full Anthropology at University of Notre Dame Report

#4

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

The excellent programs at Ball State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Indiana. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Ball State take out is $24,711.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at IUPUI take out is $21,250.

Full Anthropology at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Report

#6

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

DePauw University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for anthropology students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Greencastle, DePauw is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Anthropology at DePauw University Report

University of Southern Indiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for anthropology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Evansville, USI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Anthropology at University of Southern Indiana Report

Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular anthropology programs. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Anthropology at Purdue University Fort Wayne Report

#9

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Anthropology Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, UIndy is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Anthropology at University of Indianapolis Report

With a ranking of #9, Indiana University - Northwest did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for anthropology students. Located in the city of Gary, IU Northwest is a public college with a small student population.

Full Anthropology at Indiana University - Northwest Report

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 254
Ohio 295
Illinois 288
Wisconsin 141

One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 13 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Deror avi.

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