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. In addition, we cover how Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Wayne State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #66 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 Wayne State is $26,858. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
Learn more about Wayne State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
Of the 11 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Wayne State, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 48 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.