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 Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 60 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Michigan State. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $28,617. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $73,567 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at Michigan State is $775 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Michigan State in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 312 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 124 |
| General Social Sciences | 96 |
| International Relations & National Security | 87 |
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