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Anthropology at University of California - San Diego

61 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
Anthropology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of California - San Diego.

We'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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Anthropology Degrees Available at UCSD

UCSD Anthropology Rankings

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

Popularity of Anthropology at UCSD

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.

How Much Do Anthropology Graduates from UCSD Make?

$28,543 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Anthropology Graduates from UCSD Have?

$18,923 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from UCSD Cost?

$15,265 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UCSD Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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.

UCSD Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UCSD in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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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.

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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

Does UCSD Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Anthropology?

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.

UCSD Anthropology Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UCSD in 2022 were women.

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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.

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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

UCSD Anthropology Students

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

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