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. We've also included details on how Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Georgia State. This makes it the #5 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 Georgia State is $21,947. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
Graduates of the master's anthropology program at Georgia State make a median salary of $32,866. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,560.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $24,358 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 Georgia State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from Georgia State. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 247 |
| Economics | 166 |
| Sociology | 163 |
| Urban Studies | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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