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 GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,144 a year. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, 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 Grand Valley State University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from GVSU in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| General Social Sciences | 37 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Economics | 20 |
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