by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 83 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from SDSU. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,553 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from SDSU in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 185 |
| Sociology | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| General Social Sciences | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.