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 Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,273 a year. 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 Texas Tech, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Texas Tech University.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Texas Tech. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| Economics | 105 |
| Sociology | 80 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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