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Anthropology at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 anthropology graduations were recorded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Syracuse University

These rankings give you a sense of how Syracuse University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#15 of 21
Best Value	New York	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 39
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#36 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#263 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#15 of 21
Best Value	New York	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#27 of 39
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#36 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#263 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse University’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	$25,610
2 years	$33,993

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from Syracuse University stands at $23,249.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Syracuse University are 75% women (27) and 25% men (9).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 25 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 88% were women (22) and 12% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 24% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 7 master’s anthropology graduates at Syracuse University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

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

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University.

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than 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 Syracuse University

The Anthropology program at Syracuse University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	36

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Syracuse 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.