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2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Kansas

3 Colleges in the United States
71 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$33,293 Avg Early-Career Salary

Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Kansas

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

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Washburn University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in anthropology. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 11 anthropology degrees were awarded at Washburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $50,955. Students borrow a median of $21,175 to complete this degree. Read more about the anthropology program at Washburn University

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in anthropology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $29,376. Students borrow a median of $29,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in anthropology from University Of Kansas

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Kansas State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best anthropology schools. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 anthropology degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $18,567. Typical student debt for the program is $22,686. Get the full anthropology details for Kansas State University

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Students looking for a strong anthropology program will find one at Wichita State University, which ranked #4. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 20 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Wichita State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $34,275. Wichita State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full anthropology program report for Wichita State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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