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 Cal Poly Pomona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #25 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,293 a year. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $11,000 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 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
The anthropology program at Cal Poly Pomona awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 270 |
| Political Science & Government | 93 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
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