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Anthropology Schools in Nevada

118 students earned Anthropology degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

An Anthropology major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 79
Associate Degree 27
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.8%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Nevada

There are 7,350 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Nevada

Anthropology grads earn an average of $69,720 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,832 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,766 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,200. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average.

Anthropology Careers in NV

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Managers 19% $94,460
Anthropologists and Archeologists 16% $61,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Political Science & Government 224
Criminology 177
Economics 147
Sociology 120
International Relations & Security 49
Urban Studies 35
General Social Sciences 32
Geography & Cartography 23

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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