Best Anthropology Schools Near Stevens Point, WI (2026)

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

Stevens Point, Wisconsin has 4 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $56,982 to $69,849 per year for indexed programs. Stevens Point has a population of about 25,497. Median household income is $56,218 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.4% 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 Stevens Point

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

Ripon College

Ripon, WI 58.6 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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

#2

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 59.7 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 60.3 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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

#4

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI 97.7 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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

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#5

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 100.4 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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

#6

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 127.9 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 130.1 miles from Stevens Point
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 130.7 miles from Stevens Point
  • 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 Stevens Point

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $63,130
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $77,750
Archivists $59,400
Curators $64,370
Museum Technicians and Conservators $38,840
Social Science Research Assistants $48,090
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,800

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.

Stevens Point at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,497 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,218 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Stevens Point, WI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Stevens Point. The closest is Ripon College in Ripon, WI (58.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (97.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,750), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($64,800), Curators ($64,370). Wages for Stevens Point workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wisconsin Rapids instead of Stevens Point?

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 16.3 miles from Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point an affordable place to study anthropology?

Stevens Point’s median household income of $56,218 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point

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

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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