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Anthropology at Florida State University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at Florida State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Florida State University sits in Tallahassee, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 anthropology graduations were recorded at Florida State University.

Online Class Availability at Florida State University

Distance learning is available at Florida State University. Among 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Florida State University

Rankings can help you compare Florida State University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 54
Best Value	Florida	#9 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Florida State University

Graduates of Florida State 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	$24,506
2 years	$21,508
3 years	$32,670
4 years	$47,067
5 years	$50,122

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Florida State University report median earnings of $47,067, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Florida State University is $20,725.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at Florida State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Florida State University are 73% women (30) and 27% men (11).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Florida State University

Of the 33 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Florida State University, 79% were women (26) and 21% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Florida State University

Among the 8 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Florida State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Florida State University, lower 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 Florida State University

The Anthropology program at Florida State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	41

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Florida State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Anthropology majors, 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.