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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 64 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,396 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $24,215 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
Learn more about UGA tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UGA. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UGA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 246 |
| Political Science & Government | 239 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.