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Anthropology at Indiana University-Bloomington

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at Indiana University-Bloomington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 anthropology degrees were awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington.

Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Bloomington

Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Bloomington. Of 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington

Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Bloomington’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#5 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#116 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#120 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#5 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#116 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#120 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington

Those who finish Indiana University-Bloomington’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	$31,632
2 years	$35,116
3 years	$30,708
4 years	$46,166
5 years	$49,185

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington report median earnings of $46,166, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington is $16,562.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington are 61% women (25) and 39% men (16).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington

Of the 25 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington, 72% were women (18) and 28% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 16% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington

Among the 2 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Indiana University-Bloomington

Among the 14 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 21% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, lower than the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Indiana University-Bloomington

This Anthropology program at Indiana University-Bloomington includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	41

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Indiana University-Bloomington pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.