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Anthropology in New York

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Anthropology Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 234 students earned their Anthropology degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Anthropology is the 90th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 160
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 17,740 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in New York

Anthropology grads earn an average of $112,460 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,575 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

In their early career, Binghamton University grads earn an average salary of $56,213. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#5

The New School

New York
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

20% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,430. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,274 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,355. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $48,562 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,683.

Anthropology Careers in NY

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 18% $100,970
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 688
International Relations & Security 533
Political Science & Government 310
Sociology 192
Urban Studies 148
Other Social Sciences 106
Geography & Cartography 73
General Social Sciences 52

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