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 Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Ohio State. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $28,172. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $35,705 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
Learn more about Ohio State tuition and fees.
Of the 73 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Ohio State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 351 |
| Political Science & Government | 289 |
| International Relations & National Security | 144 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Geography & Cartography | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.