Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 4 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 67 recent graduates. Graduates in Iowa earn $22,509 on average within two years — 13% below the national average of $25,966. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in IA

$22,509

IA Avg. Earnings

$25,966

National Avg.

256

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Anthropology in Iowa

Public Schools (3)

$22,994

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$21,052

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Iowa produce comparable or higher early earnings for Anthropology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Anthropology Schools in Iowa, Ranked by Earnings

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,131

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 89.1%

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · Public

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,973

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 84.7%

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public

$21,052

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.4%

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA · Private

$21,052

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 12.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Anthropology in Iowa?

Iowa State University ranks #1 for Anthropology in Iowa with median graduate earnings of $21,964 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.

How much do Anthropology graduates earn in Iowa?

Anthropology graduates in Iowa earn an average of $22,509 within two years of graduation. This is 13% below the national average of $25,966 for this major.

What is the hardest Anthropology school to get into in Iowa?

Grinnell College is the most selective Anthropology program in Iowa with an acceptance rate of 12.7%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 70.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Anthropology in Iowa?

In Iowa, private Anthropology programs produce average earnings of $21,052 vs $22,994 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Iowa

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,489 Computer Science $67,647 Industrial Engineering $67,486 Chemical Engineering $66,073 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,418 Management Information Systems and Services $61,155 Civil Engineering $60,985 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $59,161

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.