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Anthropology at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 3
Best Value	Nevada	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#48 of 70
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#63 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#172 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 3
Best Value	Nevada	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#48 of 70
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#63 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#172 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’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	$26,795
2 years	$34,357
3 years	$33,463
4 years	$35,254
5 years	$49,297

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Nevada-Reno report median earnings of $35,254, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $23,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 73% women (24) and 27% men (9).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 19 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 9 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 5 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

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

Minority students account for 20% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, 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 Nevada-Reno

This Anthropology program at University of Nevada-Reno offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	33

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.