2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You
Anthropology is the #77 most popular major in the country with 11,415 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Anthropology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of California - Los Angeles to be the most popular school for anthropology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
Of the 243 students majoring in anthropology at UCLA, 26% are male and 74% are female.
Anthropology majors at UCLA take out an average of $15,737 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $159, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Cruz is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 161 students majoring in anthropology at UC Santa Cruz, 33% are male and 67% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at UC Santa Cruz accumulate an average of around $19,013 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $246.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - Santa Barbara helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in the Far Western US Region . UCSB is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara.
About 65% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 35% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology graduates from UCSB carry an average student debt load of $19,403. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $233.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Riverside. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCR is a very large public school located in the large city of Riverside.
Women make up 68% of the anthropology majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at UCR accumulate an average of around $20,178 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $161, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - Berkeley helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular anthropology schools in the Far Western US Region . UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the city of Berkeley.
Of the 96 students majoring in anthropology at UC Berkeley, 25% are male and 75% are female.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UC Berkeley take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,760. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $338, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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California State University - Long Beach ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSULB is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.
Women make up 76% of the anthropology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology graduates from CSULB carry an average student debt load of $17,465.
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University of California - San Diego ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public college with a very large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 25% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology graduates from UCSD carry an average student debt load of $16,864.
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University of California - Irvine landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree anthropology programs. UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Irvine.
About 67% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at UC Irvine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,203. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $201.
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University of California - Davis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree anthropology programs. UC Davis is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Davis.
About 77% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 23% are male.
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University of Oregon landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree anthropology programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 78% of the anthropology majors at the school.
Anthropology majors at UO take out an average of $26,543 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $476, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Anthropology students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR |
| 12 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA |
| 13 | University of Washington - Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA |
| 14 | California State University - Northridge | Northridge, CA |
Best Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,821 |
| Washington | 232 |
| Oregon | 235 |
| Nevada | 118 |
| Hawaii | 61 |
| Alaska | 27 |
Anthropology Related Majors
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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