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Anthropology in New Jersey

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Anthropology Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 22 students earned their Anthropology degrees in NJ.

In this state, Anthropology is the 102nd most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.8%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in New Jersey

18,560 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 New Jersey

Anthropology grads earn an average of $100,800 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,877.

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. In their early career, Princeton grads earn an average salary of $84,713.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Anthropology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Managers 7% $127,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Economics 82
Political Science & Government 69
International Relations & Security 67
Sociology 32
General Social Sciences 28
Criminology 16
Other Social Sciences 15
Geography & Cartography 14

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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