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Anthropology at Washington State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Washington State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Washington State University sits in Pullman, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 anthropology degrees were awarded at Washington State University.

Online Class Availability at Washington State University

Online coursework is an option at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Washington State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#40 of 70
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#58 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#40 of 70
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#58 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#139 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Washington State University

Graduates of Washington State University’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	$24,161
2 years	$26,598
3 years	$25,081
4 years	$31,287
5 years	$40,262

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $31,287, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Washington State University comes in at $18,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at Washington State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Washington State University are 76% women (37) and 24% men (12).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Washington State University, 76% were women (26) and 24% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 7 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Washington State University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 14% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Washington State University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Washington State University

Among the 8 doctoral anthropology graduates at Washington State University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
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 Washington State University

The Anthropology program at Washington State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	49

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.