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Anthropology at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 anthropology degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#3 of 4
Best Value	South Carolina	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#47 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#192 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#3 of 4
Best Value	South Carolina	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#47 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#192 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$17,736
2 years	$15,817
3 years	$23,643
4 years	$28,454
5 years	$42,350

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $28,454, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 57% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $23,687.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 63% women (22) and 37% men (13).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 30 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 67% were women (20) and 33% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 3 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 2 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 South Carolina-Columbia

This Anthropology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	35

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to a range of careers. 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.