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. We've also included details on how Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Illinois State. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,913 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Illinois 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
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