Anthropology Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Illinois
There are 5,660 people in the state and 831,490 people in the nation working in Anthropology jobs.
Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for an Anthropology grad in the state is $92,090, compared to a typical salary of $139,365 nationwide.
Most Popular Anthropology Programs in IL
There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Anthropology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,911 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.
Anthropology Careers in IL
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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