by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU as a strong choice for anthropology, coming in at #134 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 134 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan | 2 of 7 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 33 |
The following degree levels are offered in anthropology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
MSU is in the top 15% of the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $29,225 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $28,084 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 7 |
