Alaska · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in Alaska, 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
2
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
20
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
34%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$93,480
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Anthropology in Alaska

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage Public
1530%
2University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks Public
538%

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 Alaska

Jobs in Alaska
110
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$93,480
median $92,870
Best-paying metro
$95,400
Anchorage, AK

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Alaska.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Alaska?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Alaska is $93,480 (median $92,870), across about 110 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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