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Anthropology at Appalachian State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 46 anthropology degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University

Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Appalachian State University

Use these rankings to compare Appalachian State University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#5 of 9
Best Value	North Carolina	#5 of 9
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#24 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#29 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#177 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Appalachian State University

Graduates of Appalachian State University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$19,651
2 years	$18,087
3 years	$27,601
4 years	$30,443
5 years	$40,323

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $30,443, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Appalachian State University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Appalachian State University are 70% women (32) and 30% men (14).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University

Among the 46 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Appalachian State University, 70% were women (32) and 30% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Appalachian State University

This Anthropology program at Appalachian State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	46

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.