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. We've also included details on how UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UTSA. This makes it the #52 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 UTSA is $26,735. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTSA, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $22,527 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,679.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTSA paid an average of $799 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $260 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
Learn more about UTSA tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UTSA. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UTSA 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 UTSA Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from UTSA in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UTSA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Texas at San Antonio.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 137 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 28 |
| Economics | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.