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 UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UC Davis. This makes it the #41 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #19 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 Davis is $28,059. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UC Davis. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UC Davis in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 614 |
| Political Science & Government | 343 |
| Sociology | 304 |
| International Relations & National Security | 121 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.