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Anthropology at Oakland University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at Oakland University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 anthropology degrees were granted at Oakland University.

Studying Online at Oakland University

Many students take online classes at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Oakland University

Rankings can help you compare Oakland University’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Oakland University

Students who complete Oakland University’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$24,035
3 years	$33,670
4 years	$33,238
5 years	$40,417

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Oakland University earn a median of $33,238, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Oakland University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at Oakland University are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Oakland University

Of the 7 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Oakland University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1

Minority students account for 14% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland 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 Oakland University

This Anthropology program at Oakland University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Oakland University 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.