Anthropology at California State University-Sacramento
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 58 anthropology graduations were recorded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Sacramento’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 70 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 54 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 269 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’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 | $28,388 |
| 2 years | $32,498 |
| 3 years | $38,085 |
| 4 years | $44,404 |
| 5 years | $48,680 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from California State University-Sacramento take home a median $44,404, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Anthropology graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $20,675.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Anthropology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 64% women (37) and 36% men (21).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 52 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 63% were women (33) and 37% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, higher than the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 6 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, higher than 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-Sacramento
The Anthropology program at California State University-Sacramento includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 58 |
Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Graduates of the Anthropology program at California State University-Sacramento go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.