Cheapest Anthropology Colleges in Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University offers the most affordable anthropology education in the state at just $7,168 net cost, creating an $16,392 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options. Kentucky's bourbon industry and major healthcare employers like Humana provide unique cultural research opportunities for anthropology graduates. Six public universities dominate the field, with graduation rates spanning from 48% to nearly 70% and post-graduation earnings reaching $26,933 at Western Kentucky University.

Programs

$7,168 – $23,560

Net Price Range

$22,697

Avg. Program Earnings

58.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Anthropology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky	$7,168	$10,896	48.3%	86.0%
2	Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky	$9,962	$10,130	49.7%	64.3%
3	Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky	$10,916	$11,436	53.7%	97.0%
4	University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky	$17,218	$13,212	69.9%	94.9%
5	University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky	$17,634	$12,828	60.7%	81.5%
6	Transylvania University Lexington, Kentucky	$23,560	$44,980	69.8%	90.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Northern Kentucky University the most affordable option for anthropology?

Northern Kentucky University charges just $7,168 in net costs, nearly $3,000 less than Eastern Kentucky University. The school maintains an 86% acceptance rate while keeping costs low for in-state students at $10,896 tuition.

How do graduation rates compare across Kentucky's anthropology programs?

Graduation rates vary significantly, from 48.3% at Northern Kentucky University to 69.9% at University of Kentucky. Transylvania University matches UK's success rate at 69.8%, though at a much higher cost of $23,560 net price.

Where do anthropology graduates earn the highest salaries in Kentucky?

Western Kentucky University graduates earn $26,933 annually, the highest among state programs. This exceeds University of Kentucky graduates by over $6,000 despite UK's higher graduation rate and research profile.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.