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Anthropology at The University of Montana

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at The University of Montana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 anthropology degrees were granted at The University of Montana.

Online Class Availability at The University of Montana

Distance learning is available at The University of Montana. Among 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at The University of Montana

Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#162 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#253 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#162 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#253 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from The University of Montana

Graduates of The University of Montana’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,210
2 years	$31,568
3 years	$30,374
4 years	$32,281
5 years	$39,120

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from The University of Montana take home a median $32,281, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from The University of Montana is $27,235.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at The University of Montana, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at The University of Montana are 81% women (52) and 19% men (12).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana

Of the 22 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at The University of Montana, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at The University of Montana

Among the 13 master’s anthropology graduates at The University of Montana, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at The University of Montana

Among the 4 doctoral anthropology graduates at The University of Montana, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

*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 Montana

This Anthropology program at The University of Montana offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	39
Forensic Anthropology.	25

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at The University of Montana pursue many career paths. 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.