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. In addition, we cover how Syracuse ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Syracuse was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 73 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Syracuse. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Syracuse is $16,844. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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Of the 16 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Syracuse in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 240 |
| International Relations & National Security | 194 |
| Political Science & Government | 187 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.