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. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 117 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
Of the 21 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 9 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 221 |
| Economics | 208 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.