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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, WUSTL came in at #6. 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 39 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from WUSTL. This makes it the #11 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 #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from WUSTL. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from WUSTL in 2020-2021, 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 |
|---|---|
| Medical Anthropology | 73 |
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