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 SFSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 80 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from SFSU. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $28,314. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from SFSU in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SFSU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
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 San Francisco 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 122 |
| Sociology | 122 |
| Economics | 67 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.