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Anthropology Schools in Arkansas

68 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Anthropology is the 85th most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 3,390 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $58,240, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,807 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,259 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,554.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

#4

Hendrix College

Conway
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,321 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#5

Lyon College

Batesville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
665 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.20%. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Lyon. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,706.

Anthropology Careers in AR

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Managers 16% $75,190
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $61,220
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Political Science & Government 297
Sociology 228
Criminology 110
Economics 103
International Relations & Security 48
Geography & Cartography 26
General Social Sciences 16
Other Social Sciences 1

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