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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Portland State University. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,862 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Portland State University. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland 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 | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.