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. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 120% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from WSU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,275 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from WSU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.