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 USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from USU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,831 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USU was $865 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from USU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University 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 Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Sociology | 77 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.