by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Anthropology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Anthropology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Widener University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in anthropology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Widener was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #16 in Pennsylvania.
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Part-time undergraduates at Widener paid an average of $1,592 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,770 | $47,770 |
| Fees | $805 | $805 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,701 | $13,701 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,782 | $1,782 |
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Widener does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Widener Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in anthropology in 2019-2020, 50.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 74.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 50.0% of the anthropology bachelor’s degrees at Widener in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Anthropology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 2 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to anthropology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
| Political Science & Government | 8 |
| Sociology | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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