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Anthropology Schools in Kentucky

103 students earned Anthropology degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Anthropology is the 80th most popular major out of a total 258 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 3,410 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $76,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $33,301. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,522.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Transylvania. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Transylvania grads earn an average salary of $35,470.

Anthropology Careers in KY

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $73,440
Managers 9% $89,310
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $51,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Political Science & Government 439
Sociology 277
Economics 222
Criminology 81
Geography & Cartography 78
International Relations & Security 68
General Social Sciences 52
Sociology & Anthropology 21

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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