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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from GMU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,524 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,937 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 George Mason University.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from GMU in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 259 |
| Political Science & Government | 217 |
| Economics | 202 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Sociology | 32 |
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