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Anthropology at Brandeis University

Anthropology at Brandeis University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at Brandeis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Brandeis University sits in Waltham, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 anthropology degrees were granted at Brandeis University.

Online Class Availability at Brandeis University

Online coursework is an option at Brandeis University. Of 5,205 students, 401 (8%) studied exclusively online and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Brandeis University

These rankings give you a sense of how Brandeis University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #4 of 9
Best Value Massachusetts #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #10 of 21
Best Value New England (Region) #20 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 269
Best Value Nationwide #247 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #4 of 9
Best Value Massachusetts #8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #10 of 21
Best Value New England (Region) #20 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 269
Best Value Nationwide #247 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Brandeis University

Graduates of Brandeis University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Anthropology at Brandeis University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $32,925
3 years $49,902
4 years $54,960
5 years $57,854

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Brandeis University earn a median of $54,960, compared with $70,733 for all Brandeis University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Anthropology earnings compared with all majors at Brandeis University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Brandeis University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at Brandeis University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Brandeis University are 84% women (26) and 16% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 27 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Brandeis University, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Brandeis University

Minority students account for 22% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Brandeis University

Of the 3 master’s anthropology graduates at Brandeis University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Anthropology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Brandeis University

Minority students account for 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Brandeis University

Of the 1 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

Brandeis University gender breakdown of Anthropology Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Brandeis University

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Brandeis University

This Anthropology program at Brandeis University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Anthropology 31

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Brandeis University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Anthropology majors, 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

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