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 SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 218 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 226 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,288 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from SUNY New Paltz. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 96 |
| Political Science & Government | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.