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Anthropology at George Mason University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 anthropology degrees were awarded at George Mason University.

Online Class Availability at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at George Mason University

These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#147 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from George Mason University

Those who finish George Mason 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	$23,524
5 years	$45,617

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from George Mason University stands at $23,937.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at George Mason University are 79% women (33) and 21% men (9).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 28 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at George Mason University, 79% were women (22) and 21% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 14 master’s anthropology graduates at George Mason University, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at George Mason 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 George Mason University

This Anthropology program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	42

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. 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.