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Anthropology in California

Anthropology Schools in California

2,387 students earned Anthropology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

An Anthropology major is the 93rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in California

Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 98
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 54

Gender Distribution

In California, a anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.1%
  • White: 36.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in California

There are 68,270 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in California

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $115,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,426. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $13,952. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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Anthropology Careers in CA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $62,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84
Demography & Population Studies 34

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