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 Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,787 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Louisiana State University in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Louisiana State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 171 |
| Political Science & Government | 161 |
| Economics | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
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