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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan

4 Colleges
$29,869 Avg Salary
$25,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology School for You

With 43 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #102 most popular major in Michigan.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a .

Top Michigan Schools in Anthropology

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Anthropology at Michigan State University Report

Out of the 4 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the # 2 spot on the list. U-M is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

Read full report on Anthropology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

The excellent programs at Wayne State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Michigan. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Anthropology at Wayne State University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Michigan University is a great place for anthropology students. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Anthropology at Western Michigan University Report

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 69
Ohio 33
Indiana 56
Wisconsin 20

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

Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 6,173
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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