by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from ECU. This makes it the #66 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 ECU is $24,228. 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 ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from ECU in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from ECU in 2022 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 East Carolina University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Sociology | 59 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.