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 CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 68 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,822 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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The anthropology program at CU - Boulder awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in anthropology from CU - Boulder. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 254 |
| Sociology | 228 |
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
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