by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAlbany ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 101 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UAlbany. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAlbany is $29,900. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UAlbany in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAlbany Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from UAlbany. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 229 |
| Sociology | 179 |
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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