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. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 217 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $19,495. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.