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Other Anthropology

Types of Degrees Other Anthropology Majors Are Earning

Those studying Other Anthropology may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	7
Bachelor’s Degree	65
Master’s Degree	71
Doctor’s Degree	7

What Other Anthropology Majors Need to Know

Programs in Other Anthropology emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Other Anthropology graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

Coursework in Other Anthropology emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Administration and Management — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Law and Government — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.2 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

Skills developed in a Other Anthropology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

Abilities

The cognitive and physical abilities most relevant to Other Anthropology careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Inductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Other Anthropology graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.6 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.3 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.3 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.2 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.2 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.2 / 7
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.2 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Other Anthropology professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Access	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft SharePoint	Document management software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	—
Microsoft Windows	Operating system software	—
Word processing software	Word processing software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Anthropology graduates include:

• Compliance Director
• Recreation Establishment Manager
• Gun Club Manager
• Registrar
• Dance Studio Manager
• Area Supervisor
• Pool Manager
• Home Service Director
• Barber or Beauty Shop Manager
• Telegraph Office Manager
• Media Traffic Manager
• Dude Ranch Manager
• Director of Health Education
• Digital Project Manager
• Racing Manager

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Other Anthropology graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Bachelor’s degree	50.4%
Doctoral degree	13.8%
Master’s degree	10.2%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	8.1%
High school diploma or equivalent	6.0%
Postsecondary certificate	3.9%
Some college courses	3.1%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	2.5%
Post-master’s certificate	1.2%
First professional degree	0.9%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Anthropology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 76.7% of Other Anthropology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	115	76.7%
Men	35	23.3%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Anthropology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	85	56.7%
Asian	10	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	24	16.0%
Black or African American	5	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	2.0%
Two or More Races	12	8.0%
Race Unknown	1	0.7%
International Students	10	6.7%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Anthropology Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Other Anthropology graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,017
4 years	$40,107
5 years	$48,105

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $48,105 — roughly 66% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Other Anthropology Programs

Online study is reported by IPEDS for Other Anthropology. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Master’s	1	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Other Anthropology Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Anthropology graduates earn a median of $40,107 four years after completion — roughly 6% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Anthropology	45.02
Anthropology, General	45.0201
Cultural Anthropology	45.0204
Forensic Anthropology	45.0205
Medical Anthropology	45.0203
Physical and Biological Anthropology	45.0202
Archeology	45.0301
Geography and Anthropology	45.1501
Sociology and Anthropology	45.1301
American Government and Politics (United States)	45.1002

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.