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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $25,056. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WUSTL, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
Of the 112 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WUSTL, about 21% were men and 79% 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from WUSTL in 2021, 17% were men and 83% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 110 |
| Political Science & Government | 94 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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