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Anthropology at Pacific Lutheran University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what Pacific Lutheran University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 3 anthropology graduations were recorded at Pacific Lutheran University.

Online Class Availability at Pacific Lutheran University

Online coursework is an option at Pacific Lutheran University. Of 2,797 students, 11 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University

Use these rankings to compare Pacific Lutheran University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University

Graduates of Pacific Lutheran 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	$22,192
3 years	$25,662
4 years	$33,469
5 years	$43,199

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from Pacific Lutheran University report median earnings of $33,469, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Anthropology graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at Pacific Lutheran University are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Pacific Lutheran University

Among the 3 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Lutheran University, 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 Pacific Lutheran University

The Anthropology program at Pacific Lutheran University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	3

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Pacific Lutheran University work across a variety of fields. Here 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

• 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.