by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CSUSM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUSM is $27,084. 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 CSUSM, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $17,000 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 University - San Marcos.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from CSUSM. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 276 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Economics | 54 |
| General Social Sciences | 30 |
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