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 Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 94 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Sac State. This makes it the #91 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 Sac State is $32,460. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Sac State. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Sac 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Sac State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 285 |
| Economics | 167 |
| Political Science & Government | 148 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| General Social Sciences | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.