Anthropology

Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL

Students at Northern Illinois University can pursue Anthropology at Bachelor's and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 12 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,890 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $58,540 for Anthropology programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Managers, Medical Scientists, and Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary. Medical Scientists is projected to grow 9% over the next decade. The median salary for Managers is $133,560.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$54,890
Completers
12

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
4

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Managers, All Other $133,560 Not reported 589,750
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $100,890 9% 136,620
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $93,650 Not reported 5,030
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $86,030 Not reported 11,570
Forensic Science Technicians $64,940 13% 17,520
Show 1 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Anthropologists and Archeologists $63,800 4% 7,720

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$13,248
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,248
Graduation Rate
49.2%
Total Enrollment
11,301

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