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Anthropology Schools in California

2,822 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Anthropology is the 46th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,780
Associate Degree 848
Master’s Degree 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.2%
  • White: 35.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in California

68,270 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 California

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $115,610, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,930. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $16,252.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,822. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,054.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year.

Anthropology Careers in CA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $62,550
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Sociology 15,498
Economics 10,510
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Criminology 1,459
International Relations & Security 1,379
Geography & Cartography 1,100
Other Social Sciences 441

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