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Anthropology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln sits in Lincoln, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 14
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,200

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $21,260.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 81% women (39) and 19% men (9).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 27 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 11 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower 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 Nebraska-Lincoln

The Anthropology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	38
Physical & Biological Anthropology	8
Other Anthropology	2

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.