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Anthropology at University of Rhode Island

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, take a look at what University of Rhode Island. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 anthropology degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Rhode Island

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Rhode Island	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#149 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#185 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Students who complete University of Rhode Island’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	$19,004
4 years	$28,697
5 years	$40,426

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from University of Rhode Island report median earnings of $28,697, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 57% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Rhode Island are 93% women (13) and 7% men (1).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Among the 14 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Rhode Island, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, higher 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 University of Rhode Island

This Anthropology program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	14

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at University of Rhode Island work across a variety of fields. 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.