by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 25 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UCSD. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,543 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 UCSD, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $18,923 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 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UCSD in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UCSD in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 455 |
| Political Science & Government | 380 |
| Sociology | 139 |
| International Relations & National Security | 123 |
| Other Social Sciences | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.