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Anthropology at University of Connecticut

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at University of Connecticut. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Connecticut is in Storrs, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Among 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Connecticut

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 2
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 21
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 2
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#8 of 21
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Connecticut

Those who finish University of Connecticut’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,630
2 years	$22,420
3 years	$31,424
4 years	$40,198
5 years	$50,125

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Connecticut report median earnings of $40,198, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Connecticut comes in at $18,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at University of Connecticut, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Connecticut are 50% women (12) and 50% men (12).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 20 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 2 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 2 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Connecticut

The Anthropology program at University of Connecticut offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	24

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.