Doctor’s Degrees in Anthropology
Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 472 people earned their doctor's degree in anthropology. This earns it the #50 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in anthropology at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in anthropology is $59,984. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $55,651 to a high of $64,316.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for anthropology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in anthropology. About 62.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 177 |
Women | 295 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 22 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
White | 254 |
International Students | 95 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 106 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UChicago. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Chicago anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,984.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from U-M. About 65% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in anthropology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 59,984.
The 5th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,984.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from University of Arizona. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,984.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UCLA. Of these students, 40% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UF. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. University of Florida anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
Stanford University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Stanford. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in anthropology at Stanford University make a median salary of 59,984.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Columbia. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from The Graduate Center. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. The Graduate Center, CUNY anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
Yale University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Yale. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UK. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,984.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UCSD. Those who complete their doctor's degree in anthropology at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 59,984.
The 12th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Michigan State. Michigan State University anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
University of California - Irvine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UC Irvine. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in anthropology at University of California - Irvine make a median salary of 59,984.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
The 16th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from Harvard. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Harvard University anthropology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,984.
The 19th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from UNM. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,984.
The 19th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in anthropology from NYU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in anthropology at New York University make a median salary of 59,984.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Economics | 1,385 |
Political Science & Government | 737 |
Sociology | 602 |
Geography & Cartography | 199 |
International Relations & Security | 94 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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