by our College Data Analytics Team
Anthropology is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on anthropology — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 52 schools in the Great Lakes Region offering anthropology.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on anthropology in the Great Lakes Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for anthropology is Beloit College. Beloit College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Beloit. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Beloit College
Kenyon College is one of the most focused anthropology schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Kenyon College
A rank of #3 makes Lawrence University one of the most focused schools for anthropology. Set in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Lawrence University
Depauw University is one of the most focused anthropology schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Greencastle, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit university. About 2% of the degrees Depauw University awards are in anthropology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Depauw University
The College Of Wooster ranks #5 for anthropology by degree focus. The College Of Wooster is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wooster. Anthropology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for The College Of Wooster
Oberlin College ranked #6 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Oberlin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. About 1% of the degrees Oberlin College awards are in anthropology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Oberlin College
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #7 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #8 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.9% of the degrees granted here, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Case Western Reserve University
Northern Michigan University ranked #9 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Northern Michigan University
Loyola University Chicago placed #10 for anthropology by degree focus. Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 0.7% of the degrees Loyola University Chicago awards are in anthropology, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Loyola University Chicago
Wheaton College Illinois comes in at #11 for anthropology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 0.6% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Wheaton College Illinois
Wayne State University landed the #12 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 39 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Wayne State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #13 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.6% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University Of Chicago placed #14 for anthropology by degree focus. University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 0.5% of the degrees University Of Chicago awards are in anthropology, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for University Of Chicago
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #15 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public university. About 0.5% of the degrees University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee awards are in anthropology, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Youngstown State University comes in at #16 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Youngstown State University
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ranked #17 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public school located in the city of Fort Wayne. Anthropology accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
University Of Notre Dame landed the #18 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. About 0.5% of the degrees University Of Notre Dame awards are in anthropology, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for University Of Notre Dame
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #19 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 0.5% of the degrees Ohio State University Main Campus awards are in anthropology, or about 75 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Ohio State University Main Campus
Northeastern Illinois University comes in at #20 for anthropology focus this year. Northeastern Illinois University is a public school located in the city of Chicago. Anthropology accounts for around 0.5% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Northeastern Illinois University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #21 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Illinois State University comes in at #22 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Illinois State University
Western Illinois University landed the #23 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Western Illinois University is a public school located in the town of Macomb. About 0.4% of the degrees Western Illinois University awards are in anthropology, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Western Illinois University
University Of Indianapolis ranked #24 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Indianapolis
University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #25 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 32 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Illinois At Chicago
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s most focused anthropology list:
Here are more schools with a notable focus on anthropology:
| Rank | School | Location | Anthropology Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | University Of Cincinnati Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH | 0.2% |
| #52 | Ohio University Main Campus | Athens, OH | 0.1% |
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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