Master’s Degrees in Anthropology
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
In 2020-2021, 941 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 | 8,890 |
| Associate Degree | 950 |
| Master’s Degree | 941 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 469 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in anthropology is $39,560. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,614 to a high of $42,625.
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 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 262 |
| Women | 679 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 569 |
| International Students | 122 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their master's degree in anthropology from The Graduate Center. About 63% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Binghamton University. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Columbia. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The anthropology program at Harvard University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Georgia State. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The anthropology program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at New School University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. The anthropology program at University of North Texas awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The anthropology program at New York University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in anthropology from Cal State LA. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at NMSU Main Campus. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in anthropology from WUSTL. Of these students, 83% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UM.
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. The anthropology program at Texas State University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The anthropology program at Northern Arizona University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The anthropology program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at GMU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in anthropology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UW - Madison. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in anthropology. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Teachers College. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The anthropology program at George Washington University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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