Bachelor’s Degrees in Anatomy
Education Levels of Anatomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 591 people earned their bachelor's degree in anatomy. This earns it the #352 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in anatomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 591 |
| Master’s Degree | 210 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Anatomy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for anatomy students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in anatomy. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 202 |
| Women | 389 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anatomy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 238 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| White | 137 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Anatomy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in anatomy. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anatomy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 462 people received their bachelor's degree in anatomy from UCSD. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for anatomy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in anatomy from Duke. About 74% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Parker University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anatomy. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in anatomy from Parker University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to anatomy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology | 3,528 |
| Cellular Biology & Histology | 380 |
| Other Cell Biology & Sciences | 67 |
| Developmental Biology & Embryology | 31 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomy | 8 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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