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Anthropology at Wichita State University

If you plan to study Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wichita State University sits in Wichita, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 anthropology degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.

Studying Online at Wichita State University

Many students take online classes at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) studied exclusively online and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Wichita State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#2 of 4
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#14 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#111 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#230 of 269

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Wichita State University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Wichita State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Wichita State University are 73% women (16) and 27% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University

Among the 14 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 43% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Wichita State University

Of the 7 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Wichita State University

This Anthropology program at Wichita State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	22

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.