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. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $21,033. 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 C of C, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 College of Charleston.
All of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from C of C in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 56 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Urban Studies | 9 |
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