Anthropology at Michigan State University
What traits are you looking for in a anthropology school? To help you decide if Michigan State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's anthropology program.Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and has a total student population of 49,695.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Anthropology section at the bottom of this page.
Michigan State Anthropology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
- Master’s Degree in Anthropology
Michigan State Anthropology Rankings
There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in anthropology, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology Student Demographics at Michigan State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Michigan State University.
Michigan State Anthropology Master’s Program
In the anthropology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 13% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Anthropology
The following anthropology concentations are available at Michigan State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Michigan State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 11 |
Related Majors
- General Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Other Social Sciences
- Political Science & Government
- Geography & Cartography
Careers That Anthropology Grads May Go Into
A degree in anthropology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Michigan State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 6,370 | $98,780 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Professors | 170 | $82,520 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jeffness under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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