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 USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from USU. This makes it the #66 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 USU is $22,534. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 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 Utah State University.
Of the 19 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from USU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to 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 Utah 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 424 |
| Political Science & Government | 88 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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