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#1

#1 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 160 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

44

SAT Score

1,480–1,550

Median Starting Salary

$59,692

#2

#2 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Annually, SUNY College at Geneseo awards about 119 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

52

SAT Score

1,200–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$62,520

#3

#3 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Median Starting Salary

$57,301

#4

#4 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

A liberal arts college, the most popular majors at Swarthmore are Economics, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mathematics, General, Engineering, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$53,338

#5

#5 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$57,985

#6

#6 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,250–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$64,281

#7

#7 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$59,824

#8

#8 Best College for Medical Anthropology in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,350–1,470

Median Starting Salary

$56,432

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About Medical Anthropology

A program that focuses on biological, socio-cultural, psychological, and behavioral factors as they relate to health, illness, medical practices, and access to health care services. Includes instruction in ethno-medicine, urban health, international health, psychiatric and psychological anthropology, aging, and health and identity.

Students who are passionate about Medical Anthropology can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 211 students earn a some level of degree in Medical Anthropology around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Medical Anthropology in the state of North Carolina than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Medical Anthropology is $39,900.

Popularity of Medical Anthropology Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Medical Anthropology majors is Managers, All Other. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Medical Anthropology can prepare you for is Managers, All Other.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
201
Female Students
182 (90%)
Male Students
19 (9%)

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