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 C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from C of C go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,842 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from C of C. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 107 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Archeology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.