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Anthropology at University of Arizona

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

University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Arizona.

Studying Online at University of Arizona

Online coursework is an option at University of Arizona. Of 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Arizona

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 5
Best Value	Arizona	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#11 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#128 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arizona	#2 of 5
Best Value	Arizona	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#11 of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#128 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Arizona

Students who complete University of Arizona’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,481
2 years	$34,388
3 years	$28,949
4 years	$39,012
5 years	$46,008

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $39,012, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $24,269.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Arizona, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at University of Arizona are 63% women (39) and 37% men (23).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 48 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Arizona, 67% were women (32) and 33% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	19
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 48% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Arizona

Among the 4 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Arizona

Of the 10 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Arizona, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 30% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Arizona, 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 University of Arizona

This Anthropology program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	62

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. Below 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.