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. In addition, we cover how Syracuse ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Syracuse was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Syracuse. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #66 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 Syracuse is $25,610. 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 Syracuse, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,249 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 Syracuse University.
Of the 16 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Syracuse, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Syracuse in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 259 |
| Political Science & Government | 198 |
| International Relations & National Security | 193 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
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