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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Portland State University. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,090 a year. 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 Portland State University, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,500 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 Portland State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 256 |
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Economics | 80 |
| Sociology | 72 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
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