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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent anthropology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the anthropology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

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 Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

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#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 #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

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

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#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Bloomington. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Indiana University - Bloomington

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #4 spot on the list. UIUC is a large public school situated in Champaign, Illinois. It awarded 10 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #11 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Purdue University - Main Campus

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

With a ranking of #6, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Michigan State University is a large public school situated in East Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 4 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State Anthropology Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s anthropology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UIC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 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 UIC are $27,036.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, UWM has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UWM Anthropology Report

#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 Getting Aid list. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 9 doctorate’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

Full Ohio State Anthropology Report

#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. 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 SIUC are $32,928.

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#11

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

Northwestern University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree anthropology students with aid list, Northwestern has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also made our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Wayne State

#13

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

University of Notre Dame came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Notre Dame, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Notre Dame are $57,522, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, 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 Getting Aid list. 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 also took the #16 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 Kent State University at Kent are $21,952.

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#15

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

University of Chicago landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UChicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UChicago did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Case Western also took the #9 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 Case Western are $47,958.

Read more about Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University

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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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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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