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 IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 66 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #41 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,476 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from IU Bloomington in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in anthropology from IU Bloomington. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 124 |
| Economics | 110 |
| Political Science & Government | 108 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.