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 Wazzu ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Wazzu. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #27 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 Wazzu is $24,161. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 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 Washington State University.
Of the 28 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Wazzu, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Wazzu in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 337 |
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Economics | 87 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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