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. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 96 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UIC. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #66 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 UIC is $30,648. 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 UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UIC in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Of the 3 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 127 |
| Political Science & Government | 105 |
| Sociology | 91 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.