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. We've also included details on how Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 166 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Georgia State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,157 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,045 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,679.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia State was $933 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
Learn more about Georgia State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Georgia State 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's anthropology program at Georgia State make a median salary of $25,840. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,519.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Georgia State. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Georgia State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 251 |
| Economics | 135 |
| Sociology | 124 |
| Urban Studies | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.