by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology. In particular, it placed #129 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $29,225 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $28,084 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in anthropology from MSU identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in anthropology from MSU were women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at Michigan State University.