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 ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 32 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $31,640. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $37,636 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at ASU - Tempe is $336 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from ASU - Tempe in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 378 |
| Economics | 210 |
| Geography & Cartography | 111 |
| Sociology | 85 |
| General Social Sciences | 21 |
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