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 #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 89 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 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 University at Buffalo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,460 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to 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, 80% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| Economics | 168 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 146 |
| Geography & Cartography | 41 |
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