Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how CSUN compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology. In particular, it placed #105 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,354 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUN, anthropology students accumulate a median of $17,750 in student loans. This is above $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at CSUN were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge 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 | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at California State University-Northridge.