by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for anthropology, ranked #220 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 220 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan | 4 of 7 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 of 33 |
The following degree levels are available for anthropology at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 194 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $36,453 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $26,493 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 15 |
