Medical Anthropology

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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, 134 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 Missouri 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Medical Anthropology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Medical Anthropology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Medical Anthropology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
124
Female Students
105 (84%)
Male Students
19 (15%)
White (54, 44%)
Asian (18, 15%)
Hispanic or Latino (18, 15%)
Black or African American (15, 12%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (9, 7%)
Two or more races (7, 6%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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