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Anthropology at University of Maine

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what University of Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Maine sits in Orono, ME.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Maine.

Online Class Availability at University of Maine

Distance learning is available at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Maine

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Maine	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#3 of 3
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#21 of 21
Best Value	Nationwide	#175 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#260 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Maine

Graduates of University of Maine’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,072

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Maine stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Maine, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Maine are 71% women (25) and 29% men (10).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 26 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Maine, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 15% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Maine

Among the 8 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Maine, 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 Maine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Minority students account for 25% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Maine

Among the 1 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Maine, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 Maine

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	21
Other Anthropology	14

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Maine go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.