Best Anthropology Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 5 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 130 recent graduates. Graduates earn $25,345 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $25,966.

Schools in IN

$25,345

IN Avg. Earnings

$25,966

National Avg.

256

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Anthropology in Indiana

Public Schools (4)

$27,080

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$20,140

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Anthropology Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,032

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 50.3%

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,604

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 71.6%

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,128

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 80.4%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,730

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 81.4%

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,948

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 12.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Anthropology in Indiana?

Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Anthropology in Indiana with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.

How much do Anthropology graduates earn in Indiana?

Anthropology graduates in Indiana earn an average of $25,345 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $25,966 for this major.

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

University of Notre Dame is the most selective Anthropology program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 12.4%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 59.2%.

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

In Indiana, private Anthropology programs produce average earnings of $20,140 vs $27,080 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Indiana

Computer Engineering $75,866 Chemical Engineering $73,792 Computer Science $66,740 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,819 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,398 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians $64,220 Construction Management $59,890 Civil Engineering $59,623

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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.