Anthropology at Texas A&M University-College Station
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas A&M University-College Station is located in College Station, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 54 anthropology degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Use these rankings to compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 267 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 267 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Those who finish Texas A&M University-College Station’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,162 |
| 2 years | $25,438 |
| 3 years | $30,939 |
| 4 years | $36,427 |
| 5 years | $43,190 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $36,427, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at $21,264.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, by degree type.
Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 67% women (36) and 33% men (18).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 42 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 67% were women (28) and 33% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, below the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 7 master’s anthropology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 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 Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 27%.*
Anthropology Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 5 doctoral anthropology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
This Anthropology program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 54 |
Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Those who complete Anthropology program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.