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Anthropology in Massachusetts

Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 28,010 people in the state and 831,490 people in the nation working in Anthropology jobs.

Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Anthropology grads earn an average of $149,275. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,365.

Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Massachusetts offering Anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,493 a year. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#5

Wellesley College

Wellesley

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,659 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 14%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Anthropology Careers in MA

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

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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