Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology
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Education Levels of Anthropology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8,890 students 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 | 8,890 |
| Associate Degree | 950 |
| Master’s Degree | 941 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 469 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
Earnings of Anthropology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in anthropology is $25,284. 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 $22,770 to a high of $27,887.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in anthropology is $24,000. 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, $26,577 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,149.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $233.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in anthropology. About 74.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,230 |
| Women | 6,660 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of anthropology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 553 |
| Black or African American | 504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,817 |
| White | 4,969 |
| International Students | 209 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 838 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCLA. About 74% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 67% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The anthropology program at University of California - Santa Barbara awarded 152 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UCR. About 68% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The anthropology program at University of Florida awarded 118 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The anthropology program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 112 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The anthropology program at University of Central Florida awarded 98 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 81% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. About 75% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at CSULB. About 76% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The anthropology program at Texas State University awarded 80 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UCSD. About 75% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UC Irvine. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 74% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at UC Davis. Of these students, 77% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The anthropology program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 75 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 70% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The anthropology program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 72 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 bachelor's degrees were handed out to anthropology majors at Lehman. About 79% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The anthropology program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 72 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to anthropology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 43,812 |
| Economics | 39,397 |
| Sociology | 29,576 |
| Criminology | 9,710 |
| International Relations & Security | 9,158 |
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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