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. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Cal State LA. This makes it the #10 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 Cal State LA is $29,364. 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.
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 | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Cal State LA in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Anthropology majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State LA make a median salary of $53,441 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all anthropology graduates with a master's is $37,519.
Of the 13 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal State LA, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 366 |
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
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