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. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 98 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 93% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,926 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $55,709 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Mizzou tuition and fees.
The anthropology program at Mizzou awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to 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 University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Mizzou in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 155 |
| Economics | 134 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Archeology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.