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Anthropology Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 88 students earned their Anthropology degrees in LA.

An Anthropology major is the 84th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 73
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Louisiana

9,890 people in the state and 474,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to anthropology.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $68,690, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $39,749. 80% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Anthropology Careers in LA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Managers 9% $79,900
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $69,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Political Science & Government 582
Sociology 407
Economics 209
General Social Sciences 59
International Relations & Security 58
Criminology 56
Geography & Cartography 42
Urban Studies 17

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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