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Anthropology at The University of Alabama

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Alabama sits in Tuscaloosa, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 anthropology degrees were awarded at The University of Alabama.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama

Distance learning is available at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at The University of Alabama

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Alabama’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#1 of 3
Best Value	Alabama	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#210 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#1 of 3
Best Value	Alabama	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#210 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from The University of Alabama

Students who complete The University of Alabama’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	$19,624
2 years	$20,824
3 years	$26,979
4 years	$31,987
5 years	$38,674

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from The University of Alabama report median earnings of $31,987, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at The University of Alabama, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at The University of Alabama are 62% women (21) and 38% men (13).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 28 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at The University of Alabama, 61% were women (17) and 39% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 6 master’s anthropology graduates at The University of Alabama, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, higher than the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at The University of Alabama

The Anthropology program at The University of Alabama includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	34

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.