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 WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #253 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $20,834. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $22,595 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at WCU is $261 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Carolina University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from WCU. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Sociology | 22 |
