Cheapest Anthropology Colleges in Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh leads Wisconsin's most affordable anthropology programs at just $14,761 net cost, while private options like Marquette University reach $29,237. The $14,476 gap between cheapest and most expensive reflects the state's mix of public universities and liberal arts colleges. Wisconsin's manufacturing heritage and healthcare sector create opportunities for anthropology graduates to apply cultural research skills at companies like Epic Systems, where understanding user behavior drives medical software development.

Programs

$14,761 – $29,237

Net Price Range

$23,962

Avg. Program Earnings

68.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Anthropology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	$14,761	$8,212	57.9%	88.5%
2	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$16,177	$10,020	51.2%	86.3%
3	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$16,928	$11,205	89.3%	49.1%
4	Ripon College Ripon, Wisconsin	$21,176	$50,700	59.9%	81.3%
5	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$21,315	$35,080	62.7%	93.8%
6	Beloit College Beloit, Wisconsin	$21,924	$58,554	67.2%	65.9%
7	Lawrence University Appleton, Wisconsin	$24,563	$55,461	76.4%	72.3%
8	Saint Norbert College De Pere, Wisconsin	$25,674	$44,432	73.6%	83.6%
9	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$29,237	$48,700	80.1%	87.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large graduation rate difference between UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison?

UW-Milwaukee graduates 51.20% of anthropology students while UW-Madison achieves 89.30%, despite similar net costs of $16,177 and $16,928. The 38-point gap reflects Madison's much lower acceptance rate of 49.06% compared to Milwaukee's 86.32%, creating a more selective student body.

How do private college costs compare to public university options in Wisconsin?

Private colleges average $23,815 in net costs compared to $15,955 at public universities, a difference of nearly $8,000 annually. However, private schools like Wisconsin Lutheran College maintain higher graduation rates at 62.70% versus the public average of 66.13%.

Where do Wisconsin anthropology graduates earn the highest starting salaries?

UW-Milwaukee anthropology graduates earn $27,947 annually, significantly above Beloit College's $20,482. The $7,465 difference may reflect Milwaukee's larger job market and proximity to major employers in healthcare and technology sectors.

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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.