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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from FAU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,455 a year. 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 FAU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $22,962 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 Florida Atlantic University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from FAU. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 5 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
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