Physical and Biological Anthropology
A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences and anthropology to the study of the adaptations, variability, and the evolution of human beings and their living and fossil relatives. Includes instructions in anthropology, human and mammalian anatomy, cell biology, paleontology, human culture and behavior, neuroscience, forensic anthropology, anatomical reconstruction, comparative anatomy, and laboratory science and methods.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 19
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $47k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences and anthropology to the study of the adaptations, variability, and the evolution of human beings and their living and fossil relatives. Includes instructions in anthropology, human and mammalian anatomy, cell biology, paleontology, human culture and behavior, neuroscience, forensic anthropology, anatomical reconstruction, comparative anatomy, and laboratory science and methods.
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 |
| 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 Physical and Biological Anthropology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus, OH | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Drew University | Madison, NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee, WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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