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Anthropology at University of Kentucky

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Kentucky

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 5
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#144 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 5
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#144 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Kentucky

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,884
2 years	$20,687
3 years	$30,192
4 years	$41,175
5 years	$46,078

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $41,175, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Kentucky is $22,494.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at University of Kentucky are 81% women (22) and 19% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 24 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Kentucky, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 3 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Kentucky, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, higher than the national average of 27%.*

*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 Kentucky

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	27

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.