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 WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $20,144. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 12 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
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