Anthropology at American University

What traits are you looking for in a anthropology school? To help you decide if American University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's anthropology program.

The American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a total student population of 14,001. In 2021, 14 anthropology majors received their bachelor's degree from The American University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Anthropology section at the bottom of this page.

The American University Anthropology Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Master’s Degree in Anthropology
• Doctorate Degree in Anthropology

Online Classes Are Available at The American University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

The American University does offer online education options in anthropology for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

The American University Anthropology Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the anthropology progam at The American University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The anthropology major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Anthropology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Focused Anthropology Graduate Certificate Schools	11
Most Focused Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	24
Best Value Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	58

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from The American University. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in anthropology, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Anthropology Student Demographics at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at American University.

The American University Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from The American University. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.

About 64% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in anthropology at The American University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in anthropology.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	9
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

The American University Anthropology Master’s Program

Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from The American University in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 88% were women.

Of the students who received a anthropology master's degree from The American University, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in anthropology.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	6
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

The American University also has a doctoral program available in anthropology. In 2021, 1 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Related Majors

• Sociology
• Economics
• Political Science & Government
• International Relations & National Security

Careers That Anthropology Grads May Go Into

A degree in anthropology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for DC, the home state for American University.

Occupation	Jobs in DC	Average Salary in DC
Managers	19,910	$147,460
Anthropology and Archeology Professors	50	$107,700

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Samschoe under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.