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, and more. Also, learn how Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology & anthropology.
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
Lafayette was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology & anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lafayette, sociology & anthropology students borrow a median amount of $17,549 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology & anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,027.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology & anthropology majors at Lafayette College.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology & Anthropology from Lafayette in 2020-2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in sociology & anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 110 |
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
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