Best Anthropology Schools Near La Crosse, WI (2026)

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

La Crosse, Wisconsin has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. La Crosse has a population of about 51,791. Median household income is $53,803 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $77,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to La Crosse

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

Eau Claire, WI 68.7 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $16,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 105.1 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 246

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ripon College

Ripon, WI 118.9 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,902
Avg net price $20,216/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 134.0 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 143.5 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,260
Avg net price $21,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 143.8 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,789
Avg net price $23,401/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,982
Out‑of‑state$56,982
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 169.7 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,664
Avg net price $23,245/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 174.2 miles from La Crosse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near La Crosse

La Crosse is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area (BLS area code 29100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $63,130 WI statewide $68,769
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $77,750 WI statewide $84,695
Archivists $59,400 WI statewide $64,706
Curators $64,370 WI statewide $70,120
Museum Technicians and Conservators $38,840 WI statewide $42,309
Social Science Research Assistants $48,090 WI statewide $52,386
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,930 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $67,462

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.

La Crosse at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 51,791 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,803 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near La Crosse, WI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near La Crosse. The closest is Luther College in Decorah, IA (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (68.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near La Crosse?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near La Crosse are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,750), Curators ($64,370), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($63,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winona instead of La Crosse?

Winona, MN is 27.0 miles from La Crosse 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 La Crosse an affordable place to study anthropology?

La Crosse’s median household income of $53,803 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Crosse while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 La Crosse

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

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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