Alabama · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

The Anthropology program offers an in-depth exploration of humanity through the lenses of biology and sociology. Students will study human behavior, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in contemporary contexts and throughout…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
74
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$69,400
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Anthropology in Alabama

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa Public
2973%
2Troy University
Troy Public
1950%
3University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Public
1364%
4Auburn University
Auburn Public
882%
5University of South Alabama
Mobile Public
553%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists (SOC 19-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
210
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$69,400
median $68,760
Best-paying metro
$62,560
Mobile, AL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Alabama.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Alabama is $69,400 (median $68,760), across about 210 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Anthropology program?+

The Anthropology program offers an in-depth exploration of humanity through the lenses of biology and sociology. Students will study human behavior, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in contemporary contexts and throughout…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, speaking, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Anthropologists and Archeologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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