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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 97 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from GMU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,081 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from GMU. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 253 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Sociology | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.