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Anthropology at University of Iowa

Anthropology at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Iowa

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 3
Best Value Iowa #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 14
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #146 of 269
Best Value Nationwide #203 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 3
Best Value Iowa #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 14
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #12 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #146 of 269
Best Value Nationwide #203 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Iowa

Graduates of University of Iowa’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Anthropology at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,973
2 years $25,967
3 years $34,929
4 years $36,836
5 years $42,460

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $36,836, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

Anthropology earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Iowa stands at $25,696.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Iowa are 77% women (20) and 23% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 21 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Iowa, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 10% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Iowa

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

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Anthropology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at University of Iowa

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Among the 2 doctoral anthropology graduates at University of Iowa, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Anthropology Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at University of Iowa

*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 Iowa

This Anthropology program at University of Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Anthropology 26

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Iowa 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

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