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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

16 Ranked Colleges
91 Degrees Awarded
$38,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 12,008 people earned their degree in anthropology, making the major the 77th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, anthropology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $24,661 and had an average of $23,289 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,274 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $22,706 and $24,829 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 91 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in anthropology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great anthropology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Evanston, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567.

Full Northwestern Anthropology Report

#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #2 spot on the list. UChicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

UChicago not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Chicago

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at U-M

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UW - Madison Anthropology Report

#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Notre Dame. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Notre Dame did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Notre Dame

#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large school located in Bloomington, Indiana that handed out 12 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338.

Full IU Bloomington Anthropology Report

#7

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Purdue University - Main Campus

#7 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

Read more about Anthropology at UIUC

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 9 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056.

Read more about Anthropology at Michigan State University

#12 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. SIUC is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SIUC also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928.

Read more about Anthropology at SIUC

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UIC is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UIC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Illinois at Chicago

#9 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Case Western not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western are $47,958, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Case Western Anthropology Report

#14

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#13 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Anthropology Report

#15

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Wayne State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

Wayne State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wayne State Anthropology Report

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Kent State University at Kent is a public institution located in Kent, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Kent State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Kent State University at Kent

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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