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Anthropology at Washington University in St Louis

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.

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Anthropology majors at Washington University in St Louis

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Anthropology Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Anthropology majors at Washington University in St Louis

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Anthropology Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Washington University in St Louis

*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

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