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. Also, learn how SFSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from SFSU. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,390 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 SFSU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $17,250 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 Francisco State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SFSU. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from SFSU in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 131 |
| Sociology | 131 |
| Economics | 78 |
| International Relations & National Security | 73 |
| Geography & Cartography | 43 |
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