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Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania

Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania

If you plan to study Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Pennsylvania sits in Philadelphia, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Pennsylvania.

Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania

Distance learning is available at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Pennsylvania

Rankings can help you compare University of Pennsylvania’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 269
Best Value Pennsylvania #8 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #27 of 38
Best Value Nationwide #241 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 269
Best Value Pennsylvania #8 of 11
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #27 of 38
Best Value Nationwide #241 of 267

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 77% women (33) and 23% men (10).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Among the 21 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).

University of Pennsylvania gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Of the 6 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

University of Pennsylvania gender breakdown of Anthropology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Minority students account for 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania

Among the 16 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

University of Pennsylvania gender breakdown of Anthropology Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than 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 Pennsylvania

The Anthropology program at University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Anthropology 43

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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