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.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,131 a year. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,607 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Iowa State University.
Of the 25 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Iowa State, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State 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 Iowa State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Iowa State in 2021 were men.
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, 100% 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 | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Economics | 50 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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