Physical & Biological Anthropology at Boston University
If you plan to study Physical & Biological Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston University sits in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 5 physical & biological anthropology degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Many students take online classes at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Physical & Biological Anthropology graduates at Boston University are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Physical & Biological Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Among the 5 bachelor’s physical & biological anthropology degrees awarded at Boston University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical & Biological Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Physical & Biological Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical & Biological Anthropology Graduates
Students who finish Physical & Biological Anthropology program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical & Biological 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 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $72,345 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,341 |
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
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