Anthropology at California State University-Chico
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 anthropology degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.
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Studying Online at California State University-Chico
Distance learning is available at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at California State University-Chico
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Chico’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 70 |
| Best Value | California | #52 of 54 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #62 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #110 of 267 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from California State University-Chico
Graduates of California State University-Chico’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,288 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $23,213 |
| 4 years | $28,231 |
| 5 years | $48,693 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $28,231, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $19,833.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at California State University-Chico are 73% women (36) and 27% men (13).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 41 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 68% were women (28) and 32% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 8 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, below the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at California State University-Chico
This Anthropology program at California State University-Chico includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Those who complete Anthropology program at California State University-Chico work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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
- 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
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