by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Chico State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Chico State. This makes it the #41 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chico State is $27,856. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Chico State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Chico State. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Chico 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Chico State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| General Social Sciences | 64 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.