by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 208 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,262 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at WCU is $261 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from WCU. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 20 |