by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 77 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Oregon State. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #49 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 Oregon State is $32,573. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $29,404 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Oregon State in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Oregon State in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 136 |
| Sociology | 97 |
| Political Science & Government | 73 |
| Economics | 72 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
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