by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for anthropology, ranked #250 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 250 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 5 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 of 54 |
The following degree levels are offered in anthropology at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,006 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |