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, and more. Also, learn how UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for anthropology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UChicago. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
The anthropology program at UChicago awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UChicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 777 |
| General Social Sciences | 227 |
| International Relations & National Security | 163 |
| Political Science & Government | 131 |
| Sociology | 67 |
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