by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 21 U.S. colleges awarded 143 degrees and certificates in Other Anthropology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 48% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Anthropology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $28,986 one year after completing, rising to $48,548 after four years.
A degree in Other Anthropology explores Anthropology, Other. Any Instructional Program In Anthropology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other anthropology is a popular field of study, with 143 degrees awarded annually. 21 colleges award other anthropology degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 28.
By level, the 143 awards include 68 bachelor’s degrees, 64 master’s degrees and 11 doctorates.
Women earned 77% of other anthropology degrees and certificates in the latest year (110 of 143). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (85) and Hispanic or Latino (17), and international students earned 8.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Other Anthropology Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other anthropology schools within 1 state. In all, 21 colleges offer other anthropology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Anthropology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other anthropology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 68 of the 143 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other anthropology call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing, and for knowledge of English Language, Administration and Management and Law and Government, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other anthropology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 68 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 64 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 11 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other anthropology, at 50.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 50.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 13.8% |
| Master’s degree | 10.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 8.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Other Anthropology, with an average median salary of $107,993; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Compliance Director, Environmental Control Administrator, Magazine Publisher and Art Coordinator.
The occupation related to other anthropology with the most projected jobs is Managers, All Other, at 468,025.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 262,916 | 6.6% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | 105,398 | -1.9% |
Other Anthropology graduates earn a median $28,986 one year after completing their program, $48,548 after four years and $48,126 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,986 |
| 4 years | $48,548 |
| 5 years | $48,126 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other anthropology is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $72,345 |
Other Anthropology has 5 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 10,693 degrees a year; the largest are Anthropology, General (10,125), Medical Anthropology (368) and Forensic Anthropology (81). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology, General | 10,125 |
| Medical Anthropology | 368 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 81 |
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 62 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 57 |
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