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Anthropology at College of Western Idaho

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 9 anthropology degrees were granted at College of Western Idaho.

Online Class Availability at College of Western Idaho

Many students take online classes at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at College of Western Idaho

Rankings can help you compare College of Western Idaho’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from College of Western Idaho

Those who finish College of Western Idaho’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$29,534

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from College of Western Idaho report median earnings of $29,534, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at College of Western Idaho, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at College of Western Idaho are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).

Anthropology Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho

Of the 9 associate’s anthropology degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Anthropology associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, lower than the national average of 56%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at College of Western Idaho

This Anthropology program at College of Western Idaho includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	9

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at College of Western Idaho go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.