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Anthropology at Monmouth University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Monmouth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Monmouth University is in West Long Branch, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 19 anthropology degrees were granted at Monmouth University.

Studying Online at Monmouth University

Distance learning is available at Monmouth University. Among 4,767 students, 220 (5%) studied exclusively online and 739 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Monmouth University

These rankings give you a sense of how Monmouth University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#3 of 4
Best Value	New Jersey	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 39
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#86 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#243 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Monmouth University

Those who finish Monmouth University’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,481
2 years	$45,803
3 years	$50,688
4 years	$52,135
5 years	$58,796

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Monmouth University report median earnings of $52,135, compared with $69,076 for all Monmouth University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from Monmouth University is $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Monmouth University are 68% women (13) and 32% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Monmouth University

Among the 10 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Monmouth University

Of the 9 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, higher than 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 Monmouth University

The Anthropology program at Monmouth University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	19

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Monmouth University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.