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Anthropology in Iowa

Anthropology Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Iowa

There are 4,970 people in the state and 831,490 people in the nation working in Anthropology jobs.

Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for an Anthropology grad in the state is $119,602, compared to a typical salary of $139,365 nationwide.

Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. IA

There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer Anthropology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,110 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,667 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,404 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 13% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Anthropology Careers in IA

Some of the careers Anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $51,341
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $47,517
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Anthropologists and Archeologists $72,345
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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