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Anthropology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you plan to study Anthropology, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 anthropology degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#2 of 4
Best Value	New Jersey	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 39
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#213 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#2 of 4
Best Value	New Jersey	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 39
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#213 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,594
2 years	$24,035
3 years	$39,675
4 years	$35,895
5 years	$53,715

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $35,895, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $26,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 52% women (16) and 48% men (15).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 23 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 57% were women (13) and 43% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 4 master’s anthropology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 4 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Anthropology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	31

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Anthropology graduates, 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.