Anthropology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 anthropology degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #135 of 267 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 269 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $19,045 |
| 3 years | $28,349 |
| 4 years | $36,544 |
| 5 years | $45,475 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $36,544, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Anthropology graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 76% women (13) and 24% men (4).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 6 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 1 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Anthropology Doctoral Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 10 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 10% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
This Anthropology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Students who finish Anthropology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.