by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The anthropology major at WMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Anthropology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from WMU. This makes it the #137 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 WMU is $22,670. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WMU anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from WMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
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