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 GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 92% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,350 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $29,722 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from GVSU in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 58 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
| Economics | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.