by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #16 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from SDSU. This makes it the #124 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 SDSU is $26,106. 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 SDSU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $13,099 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 San Diego State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from SDSU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from SDSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 259 |
| Political Science & Government | 162 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| International Relations & National Security | 99 |
| General Social Sciences | 61 |
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