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Anthropology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#11 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#120 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 4
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#11 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#120 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,599
2 years	$23,456
4 years	$42,367
5 years	$50,446

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $42,367, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at $19,775.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 67% women (33) and 33% men (16).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 31 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 77% were women (24) and 23% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 15 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 13% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 3 doctoral anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

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

*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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Anthropology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	49

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.