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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 223 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from FAU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,418 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from FAU in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from FAU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 147 |
| Sociology | 106 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
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