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Anthropology at Western Washington University

Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Western Washington University ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
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• Earnings
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• Student Demographics

Anthropology Degrees Available at Western Washington University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Master’s Degree in Anthropology

Western Washington University Anthropology Rankings

Western Washington University ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology. In particular, it placed #97 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Far Western.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington	3
Best Anthropology Schools in Washington	3
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington	4
Best Value Anthropology Schools in Washington	4
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	26
Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region	31
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	39
Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region	67
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	97
Best Anthropology Schools	104
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	131
Best Value Anthropology Schools	162

Popularity of Anthropology at Western Washington University

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.

How Much Do Anthropology Graduates from Western Washington University Make?

Salary of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University earn a median of $43,549 a year. This is below $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.

How Much Student Debt Do Anthropology Graduates from Western Washington University Have?

Student Debt of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $22,000 in student loans. This is above $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from Western Washington University Cost?

Western Washington University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,572	$27,365
Fees	$1,342	$1,342

Read more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.

Western Washington University Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 17% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.

The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	36
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	6

Western Washington University Anthropology Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 14% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.

The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master’s in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Anthropology Student Diversity at Western Washington University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Washington University.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By Bobak Ha'Eri under License More about our data sources and methodologies.