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Anthropology at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 anthropology degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Western Kentucky University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#47 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 267
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#250 of 269

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Students who complete Western Kentucky University’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$20,144
2 years	$26,933
3 years	$30,272
4 years	$29,006
5 years	$40,621

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Anthropology graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $29,006, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Western Kentucky University are 80% women (16) and 20% men (4).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 20 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 80% were women (16) and 20% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 15% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, 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 Western Kentucky University

The Anthropology program at Western Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	20

Best-Paid Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.