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Anthropology in North Carolina

Anthropology Schools in North Carolina

387 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

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: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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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
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,018. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Duke University

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

57% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $30,785. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

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Anthropology Careers in NC

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
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

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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