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. In addition, we cover how CSULB ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 86 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from CSULB. This makes it the #52 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 CSULB is $22,351. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the CSULB anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from CSULB in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 206 |
| Economics | 87 |
| Geography & Cartography | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.