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Anthropology at University of Florida

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

University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 146 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 13
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 13
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#6 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Florida

Students who complete University of Florida’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	$23,249
2 years	$25,870
3 years	$37,895
4 years	$43,976
5 years	$55,776

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $43,976, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Florida comes in at $14,639.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Florida are 76% women (111) and 24% men (35).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 103 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Florida, 76% were women (78) and 24% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	9
Asian	12
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	6
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 49% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 8 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, below the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Of the 14 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Florida, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 36% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, 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 Florida

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	146

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Florida 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.