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. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #41 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington is $20,128. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $16,562 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 Indiana University - Bloomington.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 141 |
| Economics | 140 |
| International Relations & National Security | 124 |
| Sociology | 66 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
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