Best Anthropology Schools Near Gurnee, IL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gurnee, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Gurnee has a population of about 30,486. Median household income is $121,410 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $81,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Gurnee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Gurnee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gurnee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gurnee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 25.8 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,363
Avg net price $29,167/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 29.2 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
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  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 29.4 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,530
Avg net price $36,079/yr
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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL 35.5 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,756
Avg net price $26,975/yr
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 37.5 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,740
Avg net price $10,974/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 37.6 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,751
Avg net price $30,902/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

North Central College

Naperville, IL 42.4 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,123
Avg net price $21,044/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 43.9 miles from Gurnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,885
Avg net price $14,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Gurnee

Gurnee is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,560 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $57,490
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $81,050 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,234
Archivists $57,930 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,917
Curators $63,060 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $60,869
Museum Technicians and Conservators $58,840 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $56,795
Social Science Research Assistants $64,890 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,635
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,400 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,606

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Gurnee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,486 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $121,410 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Gurnee, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Gurnee. The closest is Northwestern University in Evanston, IL (25.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Illinois Chicago (37.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Gurnee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Gurnee are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,050), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($80,400), Social Science Research Assistants ($64,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waukegan instead of Gurnee?

Waukegan, IL is 3.4 miles from Gurnee and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gurnee an affordable place to study anthropology?

Gurnee’s median household income of $121,410 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gurnee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Gurnee

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Gurnee:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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