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Anthropology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 14
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#132 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 14
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#132 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Students who complete University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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	$25,331
2 years	$32,391
3 years	$36,399
4 years	$43,418
5 years	$49,123

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $43,418, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $23,375.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 74% women (31) and 26% men (11).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 33 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 79% were women (26) and 21% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 5 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Among the 4 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, above 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Anthropology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	42

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.