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. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 70 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from WWU. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,851 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $24,938 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at WWU is $204 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from WWU. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from WWU in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 117 |
| Political Science & Government | 90 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Archeology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.