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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Plains States Region

12 Colleges in the Plains States Region
61 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in anthropology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #108 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 61 master's degrees in anthropology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Plains States Region Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in anthropology matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Plains States Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality anthropology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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Associate Degrees in Anthropology
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Doctor's Degrees in Anthropology
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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for anthropology.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Anthropology Students Working on Their Master's

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10 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Missouri.

There were roughly 10 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.

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9 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#2 Best Quality In KS

Wichita State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in anthropology. WSU is a large public university located in the large city of Wichita. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Kansas.

There were roughly 9 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.

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3
8 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#2 Best Quality In MN

Minnesota State University - Mankato is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Minnesota.

There were roughly 8 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
7 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to check out Creighton University. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Nebraska.

There were roughly 7 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year.

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5
6 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NE
#2 Best Quality In NE

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Nebraska.

There were about 6 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.

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5
6 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Minnesota.

There were roughly 6 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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Iowa crest
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
5 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Iowa.

There were approximately 5 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

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8
4 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Missouri.

There were roughly 4 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Kansas.

There were roughly 3 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
1 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MO
#3 Best Quality In MO

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Missouri. More information about a master’s in anthropology from Missouri State University - Springfield


 

Best Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular anthropology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 184 7
Minnesota 169 9
Iowa 146 5
Kansas 144 15
Nebraska 116 8
North Dakota 100 1

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Anthropology is one of 12 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 53
Medical Anthropology 7
Other Anthropology 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 154
International Relations & National Security 94
General Social Sciences 89
Geography & Cartography 77
Political Science & Government 60
Criminology 56
Other Social Sciences 53
Sociology 49
Urban Studies 4
Archeology 2

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