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 GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 361 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from GWU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $36,176. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at George Washington University.
Of the 38 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GWU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 10 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from GWU, about 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 Washington University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 948 |
| Political Science & Government | 506 |
| Economics | 253 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Sociology | 29 |
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