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Anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 anthropology degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,937

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 7 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

This Anthropology program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	7

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.