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Anthropology in Michigan

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Anthropology Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 259 students earned their Anthropology degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Anthropology is the 92nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 208
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Master’s Degree 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Michigan

6,540 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 Michigan

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $82,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,962. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,323 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371. 82% of students get financical aid.

#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,007. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,855.

Anthropology Careers in MI

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 11% $78,120
Managers 7% $95,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 1,496
Political Science & Government 1,044
Sociology 551
General Social Sciences 230
International Relations & Security 213
Criminology 150
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105

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