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 #22 out of 361 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $29,743 a year. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $13,958 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 - San Diego.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCSD. About 25% were men and 75% 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 | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UCSD in 2021 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 | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 480 |
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Sociology | 161 |
| International Relations & National Security | 108 |
| Other Social Sciences | 57 |
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