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Anthropology at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Anthropology at Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

Metropolitan State University of Denver sits in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 anthropology degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Many students take online classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Of 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Use these rankings to compare Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #4 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #9 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #16 of 16
Best Value Nationwide #130 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #261 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

Students who complete Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Anthropology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Anthropology at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,161
2 years $28,816
3 years $21,630
4 years $37,818
5 years $41,447

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver report median earnings of $37,818, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Anthropology earnings compared with all majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver comes in at $31,135.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 50% women (15) and 50% men (15).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Among the 30 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 50% were women (15) and 50% were men (15).

Metropolitan State University of Denver gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver

This Anthropology program at Metropolitan State University of Denver includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Anthropology 30

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at Metropolitan State University of Denver go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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