Archeology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 62 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Archeology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of Archeology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Archeology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 393 people earned theirArcheology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Archeology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 243 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Archeology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Archeology of $36,241 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,059 |
| 4 years | $36,241 |
| 5 years | $44,033 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Archeology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 68.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 166 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Archeology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 76.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 10 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Archeology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Archeology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Archeology students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palomar College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bryn Mawr College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Evansville is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Archeology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Archeology | 393 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Archeology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.