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Anthropology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.

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

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#143 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#249 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#14 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#143 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#249 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’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	$24,064
2 years	$30,170
4 years	$33,035
5 years	$43,850

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee report median earnings of $33,035, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 61% women (17) and 39% men (11).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Of the 14 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 57% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 10 master’s anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 4 doctoral anthropology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 25% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee

This Anthropology program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. Below are 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.