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 CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 203 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,318 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from CWU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 74 |
| General Social Sciences | 67 |
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Economics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.