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Anthropology Schools in Tennessee

15 students earned Anthropology degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

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 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579.

Anthropology Careers in TN

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Managers 13% $74,130
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 9% $0
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

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View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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