Associate Degrees in Anthropology
Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 843 people earned their associate degree in anthropology. This makes it the 92nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,349 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,028 |
| Associate Degree | 843 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 472 |
| Basic Certificate | 141 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for anthropology majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in anthropology. About 65.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 293 |
| Women | 550 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 337 |
| White | 347 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 85 |
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 133 colleges that offer an associate degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for anthropology students seekingan associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in anthropology from SRJC. About 43% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cabrillo College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Cabrillo College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Moorpark College. Of these students, 74% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sierra College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in anthropology. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Sierra College. About 67% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Long Beach City College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Long Beach City College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Oxnard College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Oxnard College. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in anthropology from SBCC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Sacramento City College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in anthropology. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Sacramento City. About 81% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American River College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in anthropology from American River. About 73% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saddleback College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Saddleback College. About 63% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Southern Nevada. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in anthropology from CSN. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in anthropology from East Los Angeles College. About 43% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Foothill College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Foothill College. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Pasadena City College. About 45% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chaffey College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Chaffey College. About 56% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Monica College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in anthropology from SMC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cypress College. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Cypress College. Of these students, 38% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fullerton College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Fullerton College. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Orange Coast College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in anthropology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Orange Coast College. About 56% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in anthropology from San Diego City College. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9,994 |
| Sociology | 5,109 |
| Economics | 3,384 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,167 |
| Geography & Cartography | 295 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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