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Anthropology at Central Michigan University

If you plan to study Anthropology, consider the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University sits in Mount Pleasant, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 anthropology degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Central Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Central Michigan University

Students who complete Central Michigan University’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$22,549
2 years	$22,912
3 years	$28,826
4 years	$38,449
5 years	$42,994

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $38,449, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Central Michigan University is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Central Michigan University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Central Michigan University are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Of the 10 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Central Michigan University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan University

This Anthropology program at Central Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	10

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Central Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Anthropology graduates, 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.