Master’s Degrees in Anthropology
Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,028 people earned their master's degree in anthropology. 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 | 1,028 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 472 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in anthropology is $37,519. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,996 and the high is $48,469.
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 70.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 304 |
| Women | 724 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| White | 622 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 77 |
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in anthropology from The Graduate Center. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 37,519.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Binghamton University. About 85% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Binghamton University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Columbia. Of these students, 89% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Harvard. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Harvard University make a median salary of 37,519.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Georgia State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Georgia State University make a median salary of 37,519.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
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 $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in anthropology from New School University. About 68% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
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 $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UNT. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at University of North Texas make a median salary of 37,519.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NYU. Of these students, 85% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at New York University make a median salary of 37,519.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Cal State LA. Of these students, 86% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 37,519.
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 $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NMSU Main Campus. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at New Mexico State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,519.
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 $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from WUSTL. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Washington University in St Louis make a median salary of 37,519.
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 $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UM. About 55% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Montana anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Texas State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
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 $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NAU. Of these students, 43% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. University of California - Berkeley anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from GWU. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at George Washington University make a median salary of 37,519.
The 17th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Teachers College. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Teachers College at Columbia University anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from GMU. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Mason University anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UW - Madison. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| General Social Sciences | 1,618 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
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.
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