by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Wayne State. This makes it the #21 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.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,921 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 Wayne State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $26,493 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 Wayne State University.
The anthropology program at Wayne State awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The anthropology program at Wayne State awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Economics | 53 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 16 |
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