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Anthropology in Tennessee

Anthropology Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 204 students earned their Anthropology degrees in TN.

An Anthropology major is the 106th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 14,590 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $59,690, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,216. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $20,917.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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Anthropology Careers in TN

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Economics 71
Sociology 40
Political Science & Government 24
International Relations & Security 19
Geography & Cartography 17
Archeology 1

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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