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Anthropology at University of California-Riverside

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what University of California-Riverside. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Riverside is in Riverside, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 78 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of California-Riverside.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Many students take online classes at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Riverside’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#29 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 70
Best Value	California	#46 of 54
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#52 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#92 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#29 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 70
Best Value	California	#46 of 54
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#52 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#92 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Those who finish University of California-Riverside’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	$24,074
2 years	$23,571
3 years	$31,384
4 years	$36,503
5 years	$44,195

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of California-Riverside earn a median of $36,503, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of California-Riverside stands at $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of California-Riverside, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at University of California-Riverside are 68% women (53) and 32% men (25).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 68 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of California-Riverside, 66% were women (45) and 34% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	35
Black / African American	6
Asian	13
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 5 master’s anthropology graduates at University of California-Riverside, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

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

Minority students account for 40% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 5 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, 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 California-Riverside

The Anthropology program at University of California-Riverside offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	78

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of California-Riverside 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.