Cultural Anthropology
A program that focuses on the study of culture and the relationship of culture to other aspects of social life. Includes instruction in cultural anthropology, anthropological theory, enthnography, linguistics, and quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Schools offering
- 10
- Annual completions
- 42
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $47k
About this major
A program that focuses on the study of culture and the relationship of culture to other aspects of social life. Includes instruction in cultural anthropology, anthropological theory, enthnography, linguistics, and quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Examples of specialized tracks: Cultural Anthropology, Cultural and Social Anthropology, Socio, Cultural Anthropology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Anthropologists and archeologists | $65k | +3.7% | Master's degree |
| Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary | $96k | +2.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$47k
Top colleges for Cultural Anthropology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie, HI | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| The New School | New York, NY | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Ashford University | San Diego, CA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Stonehill College | Easton, MA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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