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Anthropology in Texas

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Anthropology Schools in Texas

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

In this state, Anthropology is the 94th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 495
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Associate Degree 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.0%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Texas

21,370 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 Texas

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $87,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. A typical student attending Texas State will pay a net price of $14,887.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M College Station.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 74% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,122.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. 86% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,702 after graduation. 98% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

#10

Rice University

Houston
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $63,654 after graduation. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rice.

Anthropology Careers in TX

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Managers 15% $113,510
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 14% $82,010
Anthropologists and Archeologists 11% $67,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Political Science & Government 2,757
Economics 2,206
Sociology 1,712
International Relations & Security 487
Geography & Cartography 445
Criminology 440
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42

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