by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 82 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from BYU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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Of the 28 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from BYU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from BYU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 145 |
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.