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Anthropology in New Jersey

Anthropology Schools in New Jersey

135 students earned Anthropology degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Anthropology is the 99th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 103
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in New Jersey

18,560 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 New Jersey

Anthropology grads earn an average of $100,800 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This private institution charges an average net price of $8,143. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $22,675.

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#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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#5

Drew University

Madison
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,892. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Drew.

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#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. This private school has an average net price of $30,732.

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#7

Rowan University

Glassboro
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,344. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $17,508.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $12,946.

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#10

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,293. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Anthropology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Economics 843
Political Science & Government 792
General Social Sciences 738
Sociology 543
International Relations & Security 185
Geography & Cartography 67
Other Social Sciences 61
Urban Studies 12

View all majors related to Anthropology

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