by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 128 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UM. This makes it the #12 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.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM is $30,011. 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 UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UM. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from UM. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 Montana with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 55 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.