by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NC State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,417 a year. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at North Carolina State University.
Of the 37 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NC State, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from NC State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 163 |
| Sociology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 54 |
| Economics | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
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