Associate Degrees in Anthropology
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
In 2020-2021, 950 associate degrees were awarded to anthropology majors. 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 | 8,890 |
| Associate Degree | 950 |
| Master’s Degree | 941 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 469 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
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 69.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 294 |
| Women | 656 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 375 |
| White | 409 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 39 people received their associate degree in anthropology from SRJC. About 74% of this group were women, and 44% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Cabrillo College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 associate degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Moorpark College. Of these students, 59% were women and 33% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Sierra College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Long Beach City College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% 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. The anthropology program at Oxnard College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The anthropology program at Santa Barbara City College awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The anthropology program at Sacramento City College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The anthropology program at American River College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Saddleback College. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at CSN. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in anthropology from East Los Angeles College. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in anthropology from Foothill College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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. The anthropology program at Pasadena City College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Chaffey College. Of these students, 65% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The anthropology program at Santa Monica College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Cypress College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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. The anthropology program at Fullerton College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 69% 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. The anthropology program at Orange Coast College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego City College. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The anthropology program at San Diego City College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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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 | 11,791 |
| Sociology | 6,887 |
| Economics | 3,446 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,446 |
| Geography & Cartography | 379 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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