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Anthropology at Central Washington University

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 anthropology degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Online Class Availability at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington University’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	$23,677
2 years	$23,649
3 years	$28,319
4 years	$37,042
5 years	$36,723

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $37,042, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Central Washington University stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Central Washington University are 67% women (20) and 33% men (10).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 30 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 67% were women (20) and 33% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 38%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Central Washington University

The Anthropology program at Central Washington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	30

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.