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 Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Michigan State. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #12 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 Michigan State is $21,255. 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 Michigan State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $28,084 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at Michigan State is $775 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Michigan State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Michigan State. About 10% were men and 90% 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 Michigan State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Michigan State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 379 |
| Political Science & Government | 152 |
| General Social Sciences | 131 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| International Relations & National Security | 106 |
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