by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from WMU. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 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 Western Michigan University.
Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from WMU in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from WMU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 60 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| Economics | 32 |
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