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Anthropology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 288 students earned their Anthropology degrees in IL.

In this state, Anthropology is the 95th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 219
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Master’s Degree 29

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Illinois

There are 400 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $88,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 70% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,279.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,794 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,692.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,956. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. 81% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

Anthropology Careers in IL

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $62,330
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
Sociology 841
International Relations & Security 389
Criminology 243
General Social Sciences 196
Geography & Cartography 191
Sociology & Anthropology 44

View all majors related to Anthropology

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