by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at NMSU Main Campus was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 236 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #10 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 NMSU Main Campus is $12,059. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NMSU Main Campus paid an average of $975 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 12 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NMSU Main Campus, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NMSU Main Campus anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from NMSU Main Campus. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 47 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.