Anthropology at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Anthropology, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 99 anthropology degrees were awarded at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Anthropology Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Rankings can help you compare Washington University in St Louis’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 269 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 267 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 269 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 267 |
Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,056 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Washington University in St Louis comes in at $15,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 79% women (78) and 21% men (21).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 82 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 77% were women (63) and 23% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, above the national average of 38%.*
Anthropology Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 10 master’s anthropology graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Anthropology Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 7 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| 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 University in St Louis
This Anthropology program at Washington University in St Louis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 50 |
| Medical Anthropology | 49 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Graduates of the Anthropology program at Washington University in St Louis pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.