Best Anthropology Schools in Missouri
Missouri has 4 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 88 recent graduates. Graduates in Missouri earn $23,247 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $25,966. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
4
Schools in MO
$23,247
MO Avg. Earnings
$25,966
National Avg.
256
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: Anthropology in Missouri
Public Schools (3)
$23,247
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings
Anthropology Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,056
Graduates: 39
Acceptance: 12.0%
#2
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,486
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 77.0%
#3
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Public
$20,140
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 57.2%
#4
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public
$26,353
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $19,576
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 91.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Anthropology in Missouri?
Washington University in St Louis ranks #1 for Anthropology in Missouri with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.
How much do Anthropology graduates earn in Missouri?
Anthropology graduates in Missouri earn an average of $23,247 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $25,966 for this major.
What is the hardest Anthropology school to get into in Missouri?
Washington University in St Louis is the most selective Anthropology program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 12.0%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 59.3%.
Other Popular Majors in Missouri
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556
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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.