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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 55 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UCONN. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $33,758. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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Of the 26 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCONN, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UCONN in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 416 |
| Political Science & Government | 212 |
| Sociology | 79 |
| Geography & Cartography | 51 |
| Urban Studies | 30 |
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