by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from WVU in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.