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Anthropology at Idaho State University

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at Idaho State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 anthropology degrees were awarded at Idaho State University.

Studying Online at Idaho State University

Distance learning is available at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Idaho State University

Use these rankings to compare Idaho State University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Idaho	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#15 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#167 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#254 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Idaho State University

Students who complete Idaho State University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$20,687
3 years	$19,965
4 years	$29,207
5 years	$35,746

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Idaho State University report median earnings of $29,207, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Idaho State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Idaho State University are 76% women (26) and 24% men (8).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Idaho State University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11

Anthropology Master’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 3 master’s anthropology graduates at Idaho State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

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

Minority students account for 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, above 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 Idaho State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	24
Medical Anthropology	10

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Idaho State University pursue many career paths. 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.