by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UT Austin. This makes it the #91 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.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,369 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $35,124 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UT Austin is $291 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UT Austin. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 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 Texas at Austin with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 408 |
| Political Science & Government | 342 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.