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, and more. Also, learn how William & Mary ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 57 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from William & Mary. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from William & Mary in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from William & Mary in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 142 |
| Economics | 119 |
| International Relations & National Security | 76 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.