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, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from SMU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Southern Methodist University.
Of the 7 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SMU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SMU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 222 |
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Sociology | 19 |
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