by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Mississippi State. This makes it the #66 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 Mississippi State is $26,836. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mississippi 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Mississippi State. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 79 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Economics | 6 |