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Master’s Degrees in Anthropology

941 Yearly Graduations
$39,560 Median Salary
72% Women
A master's degree in anthropology is offered at 171 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.0% of anthropology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors

In 2020-2021, 941 master's degrees were awarded to anthropology majors. This earns it the #119 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in anthropology is $39,560. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,614 to a high of $42,625.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in anthropology. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 262
Women 679
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The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 34
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 115
White 569
International Students 122
Other Races/Ethnicities 69
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There are 171 colleges that offer a master’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at The Graduate Center. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
30 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Binghamton University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The anthropology program at Binghamton University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

23 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Columbia. Of these students, 83% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
21 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Harvard. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Georgia State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. 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 master's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#7

The New School

New York, New York
15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The anthropology program at The New School awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UNT. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

New York University

New York, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master'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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NYU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#10

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Cal State LA. Of these students, 62% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

New Mexico State University - Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. The anthropology program at New Mexico State University - Main Campus awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at WUSTL. About 83% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Montana. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. The anthropology program at The University of Montana awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Texas State. Of these students, 50% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NAU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#15

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The anthropology program at George Mason University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The anthropology program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. The anthropology program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#17

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from GWU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 4,803
International Relations & Security 4,426
Political Science & Government 1,936
Sociology 1,298
Geography & Cartography 1,076

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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