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 Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Oregon State. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #49 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 Oregon State is $27,550. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,799 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 Oregon State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Oregon State. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 135 |
| Economics | 120 |
| Sociology | 81 |
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
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