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Anthropology at Northern Arizona University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what Northern Arizona University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northern Arizona University is in Flagstaff, AZ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 anthropology degrees were granted at Northern Arizona University.

Online Class Availability at Northern Arizona University

Many students take online classes at Northern Arizona University. Of 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Northern Arizona University

Use these rankings to compare Northern Arizona University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#3 of 5
Best Value	Arizona	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#9 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#10 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#115 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#144 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Northern Arizona University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,850
2 years	$34,855
3 years	$37,618
4 years	$44,137
5 years	$50,253

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Northern Arizona University report median earnings of $44,137, compared with $58,050 for all Northern Arizona University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from Northern Arizona University stands at $21,819.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Northern Arizona University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Northern Arizona University are 80% women (24) and 20% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Of the 17 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Among the 13 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Northern Arizona University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 23% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, below 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 Northern Arizona University

The Anthropology program at Northern Arizona University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	30

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Northern Arizona University go on to a range of careers. 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.