by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Colorado State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Colorado State. This makes it the #41 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 Colorado State is $27,178. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $44,491 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Colorado State in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Colorado 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Sociology | 146 |
| Economics | 135 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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