by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, WUSTL came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from WUSTL. This makes it the #12 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #43 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 WUSTL is $34,489. 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 WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 91 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.