by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU highly for anthropology, ranked #198 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 198 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Iowa | 3 of 3 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 of 14 |
Here is each degree level granted in anthropology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
ISU ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
Anthropology students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,017 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, anthropology students accumulate a median of $27,607 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Find out more about ISU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 4 |
