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Anthropology at University of Massachusetts-Boston

If you are interested in studying Anthropology, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in Boston, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 9
Best Value	New England (Region)	#4 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#17 of 21
Best Value	Nationwide	#163 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#165 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston

Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,140
2 years	$37,208
3 years	$35,594
4 years	$40,420
5 years	$57,722

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Anthropology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $40,420, compared with $65,575 for all University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Anthropology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston is $24,362.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 73% women (16) and 27% men (6).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Of the 22 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston

This Anthropology program at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	22

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Massachusetts-Boston go on to a range of careers. Here 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.