Anthropology at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NMSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Available Degrees
Rankings
Popularity
Student Demographics

NMSU Anthropology Rankings

NMSU is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #264 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Mexico.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico	2
Best Value Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico	2
Best Value Anthropology Schools in New Mexico	2
College Major Best Value	2
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Mexico	3
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in New Mexico	3
Best Anthropology Schools in New Mexico	3
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region	3
Best Value Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region	3
Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southwest Region	3
College Major Best Value	3
College Major Top Ranked	3

Popularity of Anthropology at NMSU

In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from NMSU Cost?

$8,183 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NMSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$6,041	$23,407
Fees	$1,900	$1,900

Learn more about NMSU tuition and fees.

NMSU Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 9% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.

NMSU gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree grads

The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in anthropology.

Ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

NMSU Anthropology Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 25% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

NMSU gender breakdown of Anthropology Master's degree grads

The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at NMSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a master’s in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

Anthropology Student Diversity at NMSU

Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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