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Anthropology Schools in Illinois

69 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Anthropology is the 109th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Illinois

Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Master’s Degree 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.1%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Illinois

400 people in the state and 474,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to anthropology.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $88,770, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. 72% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. 66% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,852 a year.

Anthropology Careers in IL

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $62,330
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 384
General Social Sciences 185
International Relations & Security 158
Political Science & Government 156
Sociology 100
Geography & Cartography 42
Criminology 12
Urban Studies 4

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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