Best Anthropology Schools in Illinois

Illinois has 11 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 120 recent graduates. Graduates earn $25,972 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $25,966.

Schools in IL

$25,972

IL Avg. Earnings

$25,966

National Avg.

256

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Anthropology in Illinois

Public Schools (6)

$23,492

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$30,105

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,613 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Anthropology Schools in Illinois, Ranked by Earnings

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,057

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 81.4%

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

$25,938

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.5%

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,406

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 78.5%

DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 73.5%

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.0%

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,937

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 97.2%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

$21,703

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,438

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 43.7%

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$19,045

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 90.4%

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL · Private

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 7.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Anthropology in Illinois?

Loyola University Chicago ranks #1 for Anthropology in Illinois with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.

How much do Anthropology graduates earn in Illinois?

Anthropology graduates in Illinois earn an average of $25,972 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $25,966 for this major.

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

University of Chicago is the most selective Anthropology program in Illinois with an acceptance rate of 4.8%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 66.0%.

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

In Illinois, private Anthropology programs produce average earnings of $30,105 vs $23,492 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Illinois

Chemical Engineering $69,173 Computer Science $66,656 Computer Engineering $65,978 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,764 Civil Engineering $61,502 Construction Management $60,021 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,932 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $57,318

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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.