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. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mizzou is $26,486. 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 Mizzou, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $17,600 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 University of Missouri - Columbia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Mizzou. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou 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 University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 134 |
| Economics | 115 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| Archeology | 13 |
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