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#1

#1 Best College for Anatomy in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 833 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

585

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$45,490

#2

#2 Best College for Anatomy in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$47,894

#3

#3 Best College for Anatomy in the U.S.

Life University
Marietta, GA

At Life University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Life University grants 55 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

880–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$50,424

#4

#4 Best College for Anatomy in the U.S.

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

900–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$50,512

#5

#5 Best College for Anatomy in the U.S.

Parker University
Dallas, TX

At Parker University, the most popular majors students study are Anatomy, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Parker University awards 76 degrees per year to graduating Anatomy students....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,849

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About Anatomy

A program that focuses on the scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. Includes instruction in cell biology and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, endocrinology and secretory dynamics, and applications to such topics as aging and disease conditions.

Those who are passionate about Anatomy can study up to a Masters degree. Right now, 900 students are granted some level of degree in Anatomy around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Anatomy in the state of California compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Anatomy is $42,090.

Popularity of Anatomy Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Anatomy majors is Natural Sciences Managers. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Anatomy can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Anatomy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
684
Female Students
458 (66%)
Male Students
226 (33%)

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