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. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NAU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $25,391. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
Anthropology majors graduating with a master's degree from NAU make a median salary of $37,988 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,560.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $21,819 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Northern Arizona University.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to 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 Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
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