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Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) studied exclusively online and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#7 of 9
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#20 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#212 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Students who complete University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,491
2 years	$29,141
3 years	$30,790
4 years	$41,666
5 years	$43,369

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte take home a median $41,666, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte stands at $27,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 69% women (27) and 31% men (12).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Of the 32 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 66% were women (21) and 34% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 34% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Of the 7 master’s anthropology graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 43% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, higher 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 North Carolina at Charlotte

This Anthropology program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	39

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.