Anthropology Graduate Certificates
There are 548 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Anthropology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of Anthropology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,768 people earned theirAnthropology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,166 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 464 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Anthropology of $40,107 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,017 |
| 4 years | $40,107 |
| 5 years | $48,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Anthropology students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Anthropology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 47.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 39.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 597 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Anthropology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Anthropology students seeking a graduate certificate is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 210 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Anthropology. This school awarded 161 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 153 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 124 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 89 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Anthropology. This school awarded 86 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 78 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their graduate certificate in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 75 graduate certificates in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Anthropology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anthropology, General | 10,087 |
| Medical Anthropology | 347 |
| Anthropology, Other | 150 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 79 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 62 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Anthropology that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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