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Anthropology in Alabama

Anthropology Schools in Alabama

88 students earned Anthropology degrees in Alabama in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Anthropology is the 98th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Alabama

Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Alabama

2,210 people in the state and 474,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to anthropology.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Alabama

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $75,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending TROY will pay a net price of $15,002. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. This public school has an average net price of $16,755.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. This public school has an average net price of $24,297.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,717.

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Anthropology Careers in AL

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 11% $50,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Political Science & Government 566
Sociology 223
International Relations & Security 137
Geography & Cartography 127
Economics 107
General Social Sciences 95
Other Social Sciences 17

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View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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