by our College Data Analytics Team
Anthropology is taught at colleges nationwide, yet a handful of schools devote much more of their degrees to the field than the rest. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on anthropology — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 23 anthropology schools in the Rocky Mountains Region by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on anthropology in the Rocky Mountains Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for anthropology is The University Of Montana. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at The University Of Montana
A rank of #2 makes Idaho State University one of the most focused schools for anthropology. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Idaho State University
A rank of #3 makes Colorado College one of the most focused schools for anthropology. Colorado College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Anthropology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Colorado College
A rank of #4 makes Fort Lewis College one of the most focused schools for anthropology. Set in the town of Durango, Fort Lewis College is a public institution. About 1.0% of the degrees Fort Lewis College awards are in anthropology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Fort Lewis College
University Of Wyoming is one of the most focused anthropology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public university. Anthropology accounts for around 1.0% of the degrees granted here, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Wyoming
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #6 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.8% of the degrees granted here, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #7 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 57 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Colorado Boulder comes in at #8 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Colorado Boulder
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs comes in at #9 for anthropology focus this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public university. About 0.7% of the degrees University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs awards are in anthropology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
College Of Western Idaho placed #10 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a public university. About 0.6% of the degrees College Of Western Idaho awards are in anthropology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at College Of Western Idaho
University Of Utah ranked #11 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.6% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 56 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Utah
Boise State University ranked #12 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public university. About 0.6% of the degrees Boise State University awards are in anthropology, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Boise State University
University Of Idaho placed #13 for anthropology by degree focus. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. About 0.4% of the degrees University Of Idaho awards are in anthropology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Idaho
University Of Denver placed #14 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit university. About 0.4% of the degrees University Of Denver awards are in anthropology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for University Of Denver
Utah State University landed the #15 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Utah State University
Brigham Young University Provo comes in at #16 for anthropology focus this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. About 0.3% of the degrees Brigham Young University Provo awards are in anthropology, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Brigham Young University Provo
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #17 for anthropology focus this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full anthropology report for Salt Lake Community College
University Of Northern Colorado placed #18 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in anthropology, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at University Of Northern Colorado
University Of Colorado Denver landed the #19 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Anthropology accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for University Of Colorado Denver
Montana State University ranked #20 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Montana State University is a public school located in the city of Bozeman. Anthropology accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Montana State University
Southern Utah University ranked #21 on our list of the most focused anthropology schools. Southern Utah University is a public school located in the town of Cedar City. About 0.2% of the degrees Southern Utah University awards are in anthropology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about anthropology at Southern Utah University
Weber State University landed the #22 spot among the most focused anthropology schools. Weber State University is a public school located in the city of Ogden. About 0.2% of the degrees Weber State University awards are in anthropology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Weber State University
Utah Valley University placed #23 for anthropology by degree focus. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a public university. About 0.1% of the degrees Utah Valley University awards are in anthropology, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full anthropology details for Utah Valley University
The ranking above is published 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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