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Anthropology at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 16
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#16 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 16
Best Value	Colorado	#4 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#16 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’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	$24,880
2 years	$24,615
3 years	$31,384
4 years	$36,224
5 years	$49,958

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $36,224, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $20,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 64% women (47) and 36% men (27).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 63 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 67% were women (42) and 33% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	8
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 19% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 6 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 5 doctoral anthropology graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 20% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower 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 Colorado Boulder

This Anthropology program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	74

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.