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Sociology & anthropology at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University graduates about 108 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 463rd of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a light program at 38 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $47,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.90×).

38/100Light#463 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year1082% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$47,0000.90× the same major nationally
Admit rate66%whole school
SAT middle 50%1020–1200whole school

Around Florida Atlantic University

FAU's Social Science Building (Dept. of Anthropology, College of Design and Soci
FAU Social Science BuildingPhoto: Kmgcoolguy4 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
FAU's Innovation Village student apartments on Boca Raton campus
FAU Innovation VillagePhoto: Kmgcoolguy4 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Charles E. Schmidt Biomedical Center on Boca Raton campus of FAU
Schmidt Biomedical CenterPhoto: Kmgcoolguy4 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
FAU Courtyard and Alumni Plaza
FAU Alumni Plaza from Admin BuildingPhoto: Kmgcoolguy4 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Social Sciences (SO-44).

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 83 · Athletics 9 · Arts 3 · Library 2 · Student housing 1 · Dorm 1.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. SUNY College–Old Westbury 39
  2. Minnesota State University–Mankato 39
  3. Stockton University 39
  4. Lincoln University 39
  5. Eastern Kentucky University 38
  6. Western Michigan University 38
  7. St. Francis College 38
  8. University of Nebraska at Kearney 38

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Florida Atlantic University with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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