Anthropology Associate Degrees
There are 548 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Anthropology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Anthropology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,768 degrees were awarded toAnthropology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,166 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 464 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Anthropology of $40,107 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,017 |
| 4 years | $40,107 |
| 5 years | $48,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 66.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 299 |
| Women | 588 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Anthropology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 53 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 | 38.7% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 6.9% |
| Race Unknown | 22 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 597 colleges that offer a associate degree in Anthropology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. This school awarded 153 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. This school awarded 146 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 119 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 115 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. This school awarded 108 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Anthropology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anthropology, General | 10,087 |
| Medical Anthropology | 347 |
| Anthropology, Other | 150 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 79 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 62 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Anthropology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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