Master’s Degrees in Anthropology
Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,028 people earned their master's degree in anthropology. This earns it the #119 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in anthropology is $37,519. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,711 and the high is $46,398.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for anthropology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in anthropology. About 70.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 304 |
| Women | 724 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| White | 622 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 77 |
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The Graduate Center, CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 46 people received their master's degree in anthropology from The Graduate Center. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The Graduate Center, CUNY anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
Binghamton University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Binghamton University. Of these students, 85% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Binghamton University make a median salary of 37,519.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master'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, 23 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Columbia. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 37,519.
Harvard University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Harvard. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvard University anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
Georgia State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Georgia State. About 82% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia State University anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 master's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,519.
The New School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in anthropology from New School University. Of these students, 68% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at The New School make a median salary of 37,519.
The 7th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UNT. About 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Texas anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
New York University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NYU. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. New York University anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Cal State LA. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. California State University - Los Angeles anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
The 10th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NMSU Main Campus. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New Mexico State University - Main Campus anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from WUSTL. Washington University in St Louis anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
The University of Montana comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UM. Of these students, 55% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
Texas State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Texas State. About 81% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Texas State University make a median salary of 37,519.
The 15th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in anthropology from NAU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in anthropology at Northern Arizona University make a median salary of 37,519.
The 15th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their master'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, 11 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% 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 $37,519.
George Mason University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from GMU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from UW - Madison. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Teachers College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,519.
George Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in anthropology from GWU. Of these students, 85% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Washington University anthropology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,519.
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| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| General Social Sciences | 1,618 |
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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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