Best Anthropology Schools Near Lenexa, KS (2026)

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

Lenexa, Kansas has 4 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,050 to $22,947 per year for indexed programs. Lenexa has a population of about 57,986. Median household income is $102,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $72,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Lenexa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Lenexa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lenexa 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 Lenexa. 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

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 23.9 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 48.6 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 96.7 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 159.9 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS 215.4 miles from Lenexa
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,428
Avg net price $9,905/yr
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  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Lenexa

Lenexa is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $41,870 KS statewide $45,265
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A KS statewide –
Archivists $49,200 KS statewide $53,189
Curators $60,260 Kansas City, MO-KS $65,146
Museum Technicians and Conservators $48,410 Kansas City, MO-KS $52,335
Social Science Research Assistants $64,650 Kansas City, MO-KS $69,892
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,580 Kansas City, MO-KS $78,465

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.

Lenexa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 57,986 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $102,344 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Lenexa, KS?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Lenexa. The closest is University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS (23.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas State University (96.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Lenexa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Lenexa are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($72,580), Social Science Research Assistants ($64,650), Curators ($60,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Shawnee instead of Lenexa?

Shawnee, KS is 3.8 miles from Lenexa 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 Lenexa an affordable place to study anthropology?

Lenexa’s median household income of $102,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lenexa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Lenexa

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

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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