Anthropology M.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to analyze the theoretical foundations and methodological approaches across multiple areas of anthropology and synthesize connections between different anthropological subdisciplines.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to design scientifically rigorous and ethically sound research proposals that integrate appropriate theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and ethical considerations for anthropological inquiry.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to evaluate the ethical dimensions of anthropological research by assessing potential risks, benefits, and cultural sensitivities, and justify their ethical judgements using established anthropological ethical frameworks.

SUCCESS RATES

71.4%

3-year graduation rate

1.00

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$98,138

10 years after graduation

$69,271

5 years after graduation

$31,772

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

81.3%

Working in New York

86.7%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering the master’s program any time during the academic year and graduating by May 31 three years later. Methodology is parallel to AAU Data Exchange doctoral completion rates and means that spring entrants have less time to complete. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected program. Average of the three most recent completion years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24). No Asterisk-Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected program at the master’s degree level based on the 2-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2022 in 2022 dollars. Asterisk- Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected program at the master’s degree level at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. SUNY Graduates Post Completions Interactive Dashboard. Degree completers from 2005-2019 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024