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Anthropology at University of Alaska Anchorage

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Online Class Availability at University of Alaska Anchorage

Online coursework is an option at University of Alaska Anchorage. Of 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

Use these rankings to compare University of Alaska Anchorage’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Alaska	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 70
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#56 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#101 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#123 of 269

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Of the 11 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Of the 4 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

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 University of Alaska Anchorage

This Anthropology program at University of Alaska Anchorage breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	15

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Alaska Anchorage pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.