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. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 92 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Texas State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $30,108. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,861 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at Texas State is $288 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Texas State. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's anthropology program at Texas State make a median salary of $48,469. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all anthropology graduates with a master's is $37,519.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Geography & Cartography | 78 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Economics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.