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 #34 out of 361 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,992 a year. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - Davis.
Of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UC Davis in 2021, 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 - Davis with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UC Davis in 2021, 43% were men and 57% 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 | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 661 |
| Political Science & Government | 328 |
| Sociology | 275 |
| International Relations & National Security | 151 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
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