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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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UT Knoxville was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $24,772. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UT Knoxville is $352 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
Learn more about UT Knoxville tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UT Knoxville. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UT Knoxville in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 171 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.