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Anthropology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 74 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 7
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#33 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#94 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 7
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#33 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#94 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,259
2 years	$20,140
3 years	$31,881
4 years	$46,678
5 years	$65,575

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $46,678, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $14,623.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 69% women (51) and 31% men (23).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 56 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 77% were women (43) and 23% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 7 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 43% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 11 doctoral anthropology graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 9% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Anthropology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	64
Other Anthropology	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. 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.