We'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, 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 #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Mississippi State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 18 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 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 master's in anthropology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 62 |
Sociology | 32 |
Economics | 7 |