by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #217 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,006 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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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 WKU, HILLTOPPERS were 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 Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at Western Kentucky University.