Here, 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 #4 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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Chicago.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UChicago in 2021, 47% were men and 53% 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 |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from UChicago. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
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, 63% 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 626 |
General Social Sciences | 185 |
International Relations & National Security | 162 |
Political Science & Government | 139 |
Sociology | 68 |
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