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Doctor’s Degrees in Anthropology

469 Yearly Graduations
$49,445 Median Salary
67% Women
There are 106 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in anthropology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 21% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 19.2% of anthropology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 469 students 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 941
Doctor’s Degree 469
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.

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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 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 156
Women 313
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The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 33
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 36
White 236
International Students 90
Other Races/Ethnicities 66
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There are 106 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UChicago. Of these students, 79% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
15 Yearly Graduations
93% 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 $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington.

#4

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from U-M. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#5

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UC Berkeley. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
13 Yearly Graduations
31% Women

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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from University of Arizona.

#7

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The anthropology program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UF. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Stanford University

Stanford, California
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Stanford. About 91% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Columbia. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from The Graduate Center. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Yale. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The anthropology program at University of Kentucky awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#12

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
9 Yearly Graduations
78% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UCSD.

#12

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Michigan State. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The anthropology program at University of California - Irvine awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
8 Yearly Graduations
38% 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Texas A&M College Station.

#16

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Harvard. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UNM. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

New York University

New York, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The anthropology program at New York University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 1,248
Political Science & Government 654
Sociology 577
Geography & Cartography 249
Other Social Sciences 108

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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