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. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 280% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,379 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUE was $308 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from SIUE. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Economics | 5 |
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