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 NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 110 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NC State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,518 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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The anthropology program at NC State awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NC 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 NC State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from NC State. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 190 |
| Geography & Cartography | 75 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Economics | 25 |
| International Relations & National Security | 24 |
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