by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for anthropology, placing at #178 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 178 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 54 |
The following degree levels are available for anthropology at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
Anthropology students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $38,932 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $22,595 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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