by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 7 degrees and certificates in Geography and Anthropology. Its 11 related occupations pay an average median salary of $99,669 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, geography and anthropology is a popular field of study, with 7 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award geography and anthropology degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
All 7 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 57% of geography and anthropology degrees and certificates in the latest year (4 of 7). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to geography and anthropology, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Administration and Management. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Written Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a geography and anthropology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 7 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to geography and anthropology, at 37.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 37.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.3% |
| Master’s degree | 10.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.8% |
| Some college courses | 2.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.8% |
| First professional degree | 0.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Geography and Anthropology, with an average median salary of $99,669; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lecturer, College Professor, Instructor and Assistant Professor.
The occupation related to geography and 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% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 420,756 | -3.5% |
| 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% |
The highest-paying occupation related to geography and 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 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
Geography and Anthropology includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Geography and Anthropology (7). It has 13 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 188,189 degrees a year; the largest are Economics (48,196), Political Science and Government (45,425) and Sociology (30,816). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Anthropology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 48,196 |
| Political Science and Government | 45,425 |
| Sociology | 30,816 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,558 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12,780 |
| Criminology | 10,920 |
| Anthropology | 10,836 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7,459 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1,820 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1,300 |
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