Anthropology at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 anthropology degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 70 |
| Best Value | California | #28 of 54 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 269 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,124 |
| 2 years | $26,037 |
| 3 years | $29,607 |
| 4 years | $37,377 |
| 5 years | $39,659 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from California State University-Long Beach take home a median $37,377, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from California State University-Long Beach stands at $12,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 72% women (46) and 28% men (18).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 50 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 76% were women (38) and 24% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 14 master’s anthropology graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above 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-Long Beach
This Anthropology program at California State University-Long Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 64 |
Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Graduates of the Anthropology program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. 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
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