2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Idaho

Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for anthropology students.

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• Best Anthropology Schools in Idaho

Best Schools for Anthropology in Idaho

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Anthropology

1

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

38 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$37,781 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Boise State University the best school in the country for a degree in anthropology. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Boise State University awarded about 38 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from Boise State University earn around $37,781 in the first couple years of their career. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $29,572 in student loans. See the full anthropology program report for Boise State University

2

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$51,446 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong anthropology program will find one at Idaho State University, which ranked #2. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. There were roughly 34 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Idaho State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $51,446 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,640 to complete this degree. Get the full anthropology details for Idaho State University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.