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, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The anthropology major at WIU 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 Illinois 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 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.