by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Ball State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,452 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Ball State in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ball State 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Ball State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.