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Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University

If you plan to study Anthropology, take a look at what Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 anthropology degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.

Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University

Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Florida Atlantic University

These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Atlantic University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#10 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#236 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Florida Atlantic University

Those who finish Florida Atlantic University’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,455
2 years	$22,192
4 years	$26,622
5 years	$35,488

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $26,622, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Florida Atlantic University stands at $22,962.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Florida Atlantic University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 17 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 41% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 10 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, 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 Florida Atlantic University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	27

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.