by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 230 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UAB. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAB was $911 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from UAB in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
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