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Anthropology at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University is in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 anthropology degrees were awarded at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at American University

Rankings can help you compare American University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,034
2 years	$26,933

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from American University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Anthropology graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at American University are 76% women (13) and 24% men (4).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at American University

Of the 8 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at American University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Unknown	1

Anthropology Master’s Program at American University

Of the 7 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at American University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at American University

Of the 1 doctoral anthropology graduates at American University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at American University

This Anthropology program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at American University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Anthropology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.