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Anthropology at Oregon State University

We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.

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• Available Degrees
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Anthropology Degrees Available at Oregon State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Graduate Certificates in Anthropology
• Master’s Degree in Anthropology
• Doctorate Degree in Anthropology

Oregon State Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	44
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	48
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	58
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	59
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	60
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	62
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	62
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	65
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	72
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	75
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	77
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	77
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	78
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	78
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	80
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	81
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	83
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	87
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	88
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	89
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	90
Best Anthropology Schools	93
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	93
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	97
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	98
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	99
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	104
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	111
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	116
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	120
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	120
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	120
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	125
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	130
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	136
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	145
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	153
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	164

Popularity of Anthropology at Oregon State

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 #86 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 #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Oregon State Anthropology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Oregon State University.

Oregon State Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 18% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to 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

Oregon State Anthropology Master’s Program

The anthropology program at Oregon State awarded 4 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going 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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Gregkeene under License

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