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Anthropology Schools in Tennessee

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

As a degree choice, Anthropology is the 82nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 139
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 14,590 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $59,690, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Tennessee that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. In their early career, UT Knoxville grads earn an average salary of $44,048.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Rhodes College

Memphis
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Rhodes College. This private school has an average net price of $25,881.

#7

Lee University

Cleveland
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,702 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,800 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,455. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,280 a year.

Anthropology Careers in TN

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Managers 13% $74,130
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 9% $0
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $56,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Political Science & Government 718
Economics 436
Sociology 428
General Social Sciences 269
International Relations & Security 109
Geography & Cartography 38
Urban Studies 21
Other Social Sciences 21

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