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. Also, learn how UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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UCR was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 31 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UCR. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #66 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 UCR is $26,178. 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 UCR, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $19,956 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 $24,679.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UCR is $153 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
Learn more about UCR tuition and fees.
Of the 110 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UCR in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 355 |
| Economics | 341 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| International Relations & National Security | 92 |
| Other Social Sciences | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.