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Anthropology at Illinois State University

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

Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 anthropology graduations were recorded at Illinois State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University

Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Illinois State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#20 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#157 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#174 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Illinois State University

Graduates of Illinois State 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
2 years	$26,739
4 years	$43,391
5 years	$51,516

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Illinois State University earn a median of $43,391, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Illinois State University is $25,333.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Illinois State University are 80% women (20) and 20% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University

Of the 17 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 24% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Illinois State University

Of the 8 master’s anthropology graduates at Illinois State University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 38% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Illinois 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 Illinois State University

The Anthropology program at Illinois State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	25

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.