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Anthropology at Grinnell College

Anthropology at Grinnell College

If you plan to study Anthropology, take a look at what Grinnell College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Grinnell College is in Grinnell, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 18 anthropology degrees were granted at Grinnell College.

Online & Distance Learning at Grinnell College

Grinnell College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Anthropology Rankings at Grinnell College

Use these rankings to compare Grinnell College’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 3
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #127 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #160 of 269

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Grinnell College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Grinnell College are 67% women (12) and 33% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Grinnell College

Of the 18 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Grinnell College, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).

Grinnell College gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Grinnell College

Minority students account for 33% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Grinnell College, 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 Grinnell College

This Anthropology program at Grinnell College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Anthropology 18

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

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

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