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 Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,283 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 23 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Missouri State, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Archeology | 3 |