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Anthropology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Anthropology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, take a look at what California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is in Pomona, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 anthropology degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

Studying Online at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #23 of 54
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #26 of 70
Best Value California #37 of 54
Best Value Far Western (Region) #39 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #61 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Anthropology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,293
2 years $24,615
3 years $27,976
4 years $34,551
5 years $47,764

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona take home a median $34,551, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

Anthropology earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona stands at $11,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Anthropology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 78% women (21) and 22% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Among the 27 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 78% were women (21) and 22% were men (6).

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 14
Asian 4
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, higher than 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

The Anthropology program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Anthropology 27

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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