by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMSU highly for anthropology, placing at #266 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 266 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in New Mexico | 3 of 3 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Southwest Region | 20 of 20 |
Here is each degree level granted in anthropology at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Mexico State University-Main Campus awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
NMSU holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 18 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 12 |