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Anthropology at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Chicago’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#72 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#128 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#72 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#128 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’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	$19,406
2 years	$24,035
3 years	$27,972
4 years	$38,139
5 years	$43,747

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $38,139, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $24,348.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 67% women (24) and 33% men (12).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 29 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 3 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 4 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above 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 Illinois Chicago

The Anthropology program at University of Illinois Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	36

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below 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.