Anthropology at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 anthropology degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 267 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 267 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $20,032 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $18,972.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 88% women (30) and 12% men (4).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 27 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 89% were women (24) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 6 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Anthropology Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 1 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
The Anthropology program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Those who complete Anthropology program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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