undergraduate
Anthropology
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What is an anthropology major?
Anthropology is a program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. It includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.
How much do anthropology majors make?
median average salary
$60,000/yr
The national average salary for anthropology graduates in the United States is $60,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $147,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $21,000 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, anthropology graduates typically make between $37,000 and $96,000 per year.
How popular is anthropology as a major?
Each year, around 9,310 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 850 students obtain an associate degree in anthropology. In 2021, 8,907 students received a bachelor's degree and 950 students received an associate degree. This is 4% fewer anthropology majors than there were in 2020. Anthropology is one of the most popular majors within anthropology and sociology.
