Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology
Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,349 people earned their bachelor's degree in anthropology. This makes it the 59th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in anthropology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,349 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,028 |
| Associate Degree | 843 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 472 |
| Basic Certificate | 141 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in anthropology is $27,806. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,452 to a high of $31,717.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in anthropology is $24,679. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,808 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,242.
The median monthly payment of a anthropology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $294.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in anthropology. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,182 |
| Women | 6,167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 541 |
| Black or African American | 411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,601 |
| White | 4,828 |
| International Students | 186 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 782 |
Most Popular Anthropology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 458 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,500 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, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCLA. Of these students, 75% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Los Angeles anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz. About 67% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Santa Cruz anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCSB. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Santa Barbara anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
The 4th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Riverside. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCR. About 67% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 27,806.
University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UF. About 82% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,806.
The 6th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington University in St Louis. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from WUSTL. Of these students, 76% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Washington University in St Louis anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
University of Central Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCF. Of these students, 69% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Central Florida anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
The 8th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,806.
The 9th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 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, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 78% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 27,806.
The 10th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from CSULB. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 27,806.
Texas State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from Texas State. Of these students, 79% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,806.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCSD. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. University of California - San Diego anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UC Irvine. About 63% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,806.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from USF Tampa. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 27,806.
University of California - Davis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UC Davis. About 75% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 27,806.
The 15th most popular school in the country for anthropology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from SNHU. Of these students, 77% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,806.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from ASU - Tempe. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 27,806.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 27,806.
Lehman College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from Lehman. About 78% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lehman College anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from CU - Boulder. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. University of Colorado Boulder anthropology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,806.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Economics | 35,886 |
| Sociology | 25,951 |
| International Relations & Security | 8,079 |
| General Social Sciences | 5,605 |
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.
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