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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from GWU. 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 GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,614 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
Of the 35 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from GWU. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 852 |
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Economics | 200 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.