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Anthropology at Duke University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Duke University sits in Durham, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 anthropology degrees were awarded at Duke University.

Online Class Availability at Duke University

Online coursework is an option at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Duke University

Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 269
Best Value	North Carolina	#9 of 9
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#52 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#246 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Duke University

Those who finish Duke University’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$40,467
4 years	$65,916
5 years	$62,485

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Duke University earn a median of $65,916, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Duke University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Duke University are 74% women (14) and 26% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Duke University

Among the 14 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Duke University, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Duke University

Among the 2 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Duke University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Duke University

Of the 3 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Duke University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Duke University

This Anthropology program at Duke University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	19

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.