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Anthropology in Rhode Island

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Anthropology Schools in Rhode Island

50 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Anthropology is the 92nd most popular major out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 22.0%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Rhode Island

830 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 Rhode Island

Anthropology grads earn an average of $114,660 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Rhode Island that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,888 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Anthropology Careers in RI

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Managers 4% $114,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Economics 375
Political Science & Government 324
Criminology 115
Sociology 99
International Relations & Security 70
General Social Sciences 27
Geography & Cartography 18
Urban Studies 18

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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