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Anthropology at University of Vermont

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at University of Vermont. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Vermont is located in Burlington, VT.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 anthropology degrees were granted at University of Vermont.

Online Class Availability at University of Vermont

Many students take online classes at University of Vermont. Among 14,476 students, 456 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,228 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Vermont

Rankings can help you compare University of Vermont’s Anthropology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#9 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#182 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Vermont

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,109
2 years	$27,048
3 years	$30,143
4 years	$39,318
5 years	$45,049

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Anthropology graduates from University of Vermont report median earnings of $39,318, compared with $56,910 for all University of Vermont graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Vermont is $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Anthropology graduates at University of Vermont are 77% women (27) and 23% men (8).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Vermont

Of the 35 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 77% were women (27) and 23% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, 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 University of Vermont

The Anthropology program at University of Vermont includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	35

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Vermont pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.