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2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

16 Ranked Colleges
91 Degrees Awarded
$38,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

Anthropology is the 77th most popular major in the country with 12,008 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in anthropology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality anthropology programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #2 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make more than $110k list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Purdue 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 are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. UIUC is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #7 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#8 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make more than $110k list, Ohio State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Carbondale, Illinois, this fairly large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

SIUC also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Illinois University Carbondale Anthropology Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 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 Michigan State are $37,056.

Full Michigan State University Anthropology Report

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Wayne State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Wayne State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Illinois at Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIC, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036.

Full UIC Anthropology Report

#16 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Kent State is located in Kent, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

Kent State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

Northwestern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Northwestern University is located in Evanston, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

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.

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#14

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

University of Chicago ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UChicago are $61,548.

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#15

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Notre Dame is a fairly large school located in Notre Dame, Indiana that handed out 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students whose families make more than $110k list, Notre Dame has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Notre Dame are $57,522.

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#9 in overall quality

Case Western Reserve University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. Case Western is a fairly large school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Case Western did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 Reserve University Anthropology Report

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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%.

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  • *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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