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Anthropology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham, AL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Many students take online classes at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 3
Best Value	Alabama	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#165 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#220 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Those who finish University of Alabama at Birmingham’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	$24,231

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham stands at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 64% women (9) and 36% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Of the 11 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 18% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Among the 3 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

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

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Anthropology program at University of Alabama at Birmingham breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	11
Other Anthropology	3

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.