by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $26,977. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Loyola Chicago. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.