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Anthropology at Northern Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 anthropology degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Northern Illinois University

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

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Northern Illinois University

Those who finish Northern Illinois University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$25,938
3 years	$23,911
4 years	$28,981
5 years	$49,059

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $28,981, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Northern Illinois University are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University

Of the 5 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 20% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University

Of the 6 master’s anthropology graduates at Northern Illinois University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	11

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.