by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Louisiana State University stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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Louisiana State University holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #154 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,465 a year. This is below $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,897 in student loans. This is lower than $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in anthropology from Louisiana State University identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University were Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.