by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UH. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,669 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH was $882 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
Of the 28 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| 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 Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 238 |
| Political Science & Government | 198 |
| Sociology | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.