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. In addition, we cover how UAA ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 220 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UAA. 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 UAA was $824 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $258 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
Learn more about UAA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAA. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAA 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 of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UAA 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 UAA Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UAA in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage 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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Sociology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.