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. In addition, we cover how UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UARK. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,878 a year. 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 UARK, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $28,077 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Of the 5 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UARK, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 130 |
| Sociology | 90 |
| Economics | 47 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.