by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 361 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Ohio State. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $25,095. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $22,834 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Ohio State in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Ohio State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 331 |
| Political Science & Government | 277 |
| International Relations & National Security | 176 |
| Sociology | 107 |
| Geography & Cartography | 88 |
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