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 UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, UC Berkeley came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 7 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #15 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $28,661. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $30,287 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UC Berkeley in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 830 |
| Political Science & Government | 492 |
| Sociology | 300 |
| Other Social Sciences | 189 |
| Urban Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.