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Anthropology at Grand Valley State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Grand Valley State University sits in Allendale, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 anthropology degrees were granted at Grand Valley State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University

Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Grand Valley State University

Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 7
Best Value	Michigan	#4 of 7
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#221 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Grand Valley State University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,144
2 years	$26,353
3 years	$30,623
4 years	$33,623
5 years	$40,889

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $33,623, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Anthropology graduates from Grand Valley State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Anthropology graduates at Grand Valley State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Grand Valley State University are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University

Of the 13 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 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 Grand Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 15% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, lower 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 Grand Valley State University

The Anthropology program at Grand Valley State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. 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

• 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.