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 Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 100 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Iowa State. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $25,014. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa 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 Iowa State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 59 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.