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. In addition, we cover how UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UC Irvine. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,509 a year. 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 Irvine, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $29,675 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UC Irvine is $204 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UC Irvine in 2022, 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 - Irvine with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UC Irvine in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 482 |
| Sociology | 271 |
| Political Science & Government | 248 |
| Urban Studies | 81 |
| General Social Sciences | 20 |
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