2025 Best Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region
19
Colleges in the Plains States Region
480
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Anthropology is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #75 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 19 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 480 degrees in anthropology annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Anthropology School
The anthropology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Anthropology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Anthropology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Anthropology Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Anthropology in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the anthropology degree levels they offer.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Anthropology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
51
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in anthropology. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were about 51 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Washington University in St Louis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
43
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a degree in anthropology. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 43 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Anthropology
Program Name
Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BA in Anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
Any student who is interested in anthropology needs to check out University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were about 29 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Iowa
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were about 16 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Kansas
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
31
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 31 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MO
35
Anthropology Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were about 35 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
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Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 30 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Iowa State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 8th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 10 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Macalester in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in anthropology from Macalester College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Grinnell. This college ranks 4th out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were approximately 12 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Grinnell in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In KS
Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.
There were about 23 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year.
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