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 UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UIUC. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #36 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 UIUC is $16,197. 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 UIUC, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $40,013 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UIUC. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UIUC in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 495 |
| Political Science & Government | 266 |
| Sociology | 93 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
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