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Anthropology at The University of the South

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, consider the program at The University of the South. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of the South sits in Sewanee, TN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 anthropology degrees were awarded at The University of the South.

Online Class Availability at The University of the South

Online coursework is an option at The University of the South. Among 1,724 students, 10 (1%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at The University of the South

Rankings can help you compare The University of the South’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#4 of 6
Best Value	Tennessee	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 54
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#162 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#230 of 267

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Anthropology graduates at The University of the South, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at The University of the South are 64% women (9) and 36% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at The University of the South

Of the 14 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at The University of the South, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of the South, 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 The University of the South

The Anthropology program at The University of the South breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at The University of the South go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

• 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.