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Anthropology Schools in North Carolina

30 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Anthropology is the 115th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in North Carolina

There are 12,310 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $86,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,603 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

#5

Duke University

Durham
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

Anthropology Careers in NC

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $77,710
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Economics 193
Geography & Cartography 112
International Relations & Security 87
Sociology 80
Political Science & Government 69
Criminology 1

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