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. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Wellesley was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 61 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wellesley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,973 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Wellesley paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Wellesley tuition and fees.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 92 |
| Political Science & Government | 42 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.