Cultural Anthropology Master’s Degrees
There are 13 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Cultural Anthropology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.3% of Cultural Anthropology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Cultural Anthropology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 79 degrees were awarded toCultural Anthropology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cultural Anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 29 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Cultural Anthropology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Cultural Anthropology of $40,107 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,017 |
| 4 years | $40,107 |
| 5 years | $48,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Cultural Anthropology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Cultural Anthropology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 8.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 8.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 8.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Cultural Anthropology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Cultural Anthropology students seeking a master's degree is The New School. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stonehill College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arcadia University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri Southern State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bemidji State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College is a popular choice for Cultural Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cultural Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cultural Anthropology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anthropology, General | 10,087 |
| Medical Anthropology | 347 |
| Anthropology, Other | 150 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 62 |
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 43 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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