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Anthropology at Temple University

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 anthropology degrees were awarded at Temple University.

Studying Online at Temple University

Many students take online classes at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Temple University

Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 11
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#35 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#196 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#236 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#9 of 11
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#35 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#196 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#236 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Temple University

Students who complete Temple University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,166
2 years	$36,308
3 years	$36,843
4 years	$43,997
5 years	$48,314

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Temple University report median earnings of $43,997, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Temple University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Temple University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Temple University are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Among the 10 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Temple University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Temple University

Among the 8 master’s anthropology graduates at Temple University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 38% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Temple University, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Temple University

Among the 3 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Temple University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 67% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Temple 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 Temple University

This Anthropology program at Temple University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	21

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.