Doctor’s Degrees in Anthropology
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 503 people earned their doctor's degree in anthropology. This earns it the #50 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,001 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 503 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in anthropology is $49,445. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,497 to a high of $54,403.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for anthropology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in anthropology. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 173 |
| Women | 330 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 279 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 106 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UChicago. About 53% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from U-M. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from University of Arizona.
The 5th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UCLA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UF. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from The Graduate Center. About 68% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Stanford. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UCSD. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Yale. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UK.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Michigan State.
University of California - Irvine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UC Irvine. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Harvard. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UC Davis. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Northwestern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Northwestern. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Anthropology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 485 | |
| 7 | |
| 7 | |
| 3 | |
| 1 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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