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Anthropology at University of Memphis

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of Memphis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Memphis

Rankings can help you compare University of Memphis’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#6 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#50 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#112 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#257 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,719
2 years	$19,455
3 years	$27,018
4 years	$34,339
5 years	$33,817

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $34,339, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Memphis stands at $20,081.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Memphis are 73% women (19) and 27% men (7).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 21 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 71% were women (15) and 29% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 5 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Memphis, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

*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 Memphis

This Anthropology program at University of Memphis offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	26

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. Here 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.