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Anthropology Schools in New York

908 students earned Anthropology degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Anthropology is the 79th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 674
Master’s Degree 160
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 62
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.8%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 17,740 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in New York

Anthropology grads earn an average of $112,460 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,703. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#3

Lehman College

Bronx
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Hunter College

New York
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,158. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, Fordham U grads earn an average salary of $58,330. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#8

Queens College

Queens
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,538 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,119. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Anthropology Careers in NY

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 18% $100,970
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

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