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Anthropology Schools in California

193 students earned Anthropology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 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 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72

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: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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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
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,427 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,873 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,302. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,240.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,679 after graduation. 83% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $45,657. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at Humboldt State University. Graduates earn an average $34,180 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,632 after graduation. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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
Managers 11% $129,300

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
Criminology 81

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