by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Ball State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ball State is $27,604. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,352 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 Ball State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
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