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Anthropology in California

Anthropology Schools in California

Jobs for Anthropology Grads in California

In this state, there are 133,580 people employed in jobs related to an Anthropology degree, compared to 831,490 nationwide.

Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Anthropology Jobs in California

A typical salary for an Anthropology grad in the state is $175,529, compared to a typical salary of $139,365 nationwide.

Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 30 colleges in California offering Anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,772 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,260 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,556 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,678 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#18

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#20

Moorpark College

Moorpark

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,619 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,416 a year in tuition.

#21

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $61,436 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,318 a year.

#23

Sierra College

Rocklin

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,747 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#25

Stanford University

Stanford

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Anthropology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $72,345
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $85,117
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $51,341
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $47,517
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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