Archeology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Archeology is offered at 62 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Archeology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.8% of Archeology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Archeology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 393 degrees were awarded toArcheology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Archeology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 243 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Archeology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Archeology of $36,241 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,059 |
| 4 years | $36,241 |
| 5 years | $44,033 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Archeology majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Archeology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 5.9% |
| International Students | 5 | 9.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Archeology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Archeology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Washington-Seattle Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palomar College is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bryn Mawr College is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Evansville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Archeology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Archeology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Archeology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Archeology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Archeology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Archeology | 393 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Archeology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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