Anthropology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Anthropology is offered at 548 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Anthropology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.3% of Anthropology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 10,768 degrees were awarded toAnthropology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree | 887 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,166 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 464 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Anthropology of $40,107 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,017 |
| 4 years | $40,107 |
| 5 years | $48,105 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Anthropology. About 69.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 307 |
| Women | 702 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Anthropology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 58.5% |
| Asian | 30 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 124 | 12.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 597 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Anthropology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 153 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anthropology. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 115 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anthropology. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Anthropology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Anthropology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Anthropology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Anthropology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master's degrees in Anthropology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Anthropology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Anthropology, General | 10,087 |
| Medical Anthropology | 347 |
| Anthropology, Other | 150 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 79 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 62 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Anthropology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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