by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University at Buffalo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, 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 University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,202 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University at Buffalo.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from University at Buffalo in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 5 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from University at Buffalo, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 318 |
| Sociology | 176 |
| Economics | 160 |
| Political Science & Government | 126 |
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
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