Here is an overview of this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU as a strong choice for anthropology, coming in at #223 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 223 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Florida | 10 of 13 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in anthropology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 200 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $26,622 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $22,962 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 10 |