Anthropology at Colby College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Colby College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colby College is in Waterville, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 anthropology degrees were awarded at Colby College.
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Online Class Availability at Colby College
Colby College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Anthropology Rankings at Colby College
These rankings give you a sense of how Colby College’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Maine | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #76 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 267 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Colby College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Colby College are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Among the 13 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Colby College, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, above 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 Colby College
The Anthropology program at Colby College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Students who finish Anthropology program at Colby College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
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