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, and more. Also, learn how William & Mary ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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William & Mary was ranked #43 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William & Mary handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from William & Mary. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William & Mary, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $19,067 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 William & Mary.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from William & Mary in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary 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 | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 170 |
| Economics | 127 |
| International Relations & National Security | 72 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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