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Anthropology at Wayne State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 anthropology degrees were granted at Wayne State University.

Studying Online at Wayne State University

Online coursework is an option at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Wayne State University

Rankings can help you compare Wayne State University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 7
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#211 of 269

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 7
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#211 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Wayne State University

Those who finish Wayne State University’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	$28,921
2 years	$23,113
4 years	$36,453
5 years	$48,665

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Wayne State University take home a median $36,453, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Wayne State University stands at $26,493.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Wayne State University are 71% women (29) and 29% men (12).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University

Of the 26 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 81% were women (21) and 19% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, below the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Wayne State University

Among the 15 master’s anthropology graduates at Wayne State University, 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 Wayne State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, above the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Wayne State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	41

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Wayne State University 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.