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Anthropology at Boise State University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, take a look at what Boise State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Boise State University is in Boise, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 anthropology degrees were awarded at Boise State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Boise State University

Online coursework is an option at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Boise State University

Use these rankings to compare Boise State University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#1 of 2
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 16
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#181 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#205 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Boise State University

Those who finish Boise State University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,855
2 years	$26,585
3 years	$27,385
4 years	$33,973
5 years	$39,991

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Boise State University report median earnings of $33,973, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Boise State University stands at $29,572.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at Boise State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Boise State University are 66% women (25) and 34% men (13).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 13 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Boise State University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 8 master’s anthropology graduates at Boise State University, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Boise State University

This Anthropology program at Boise State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	21
Other Anthropology	17

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.