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. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 59 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Iowa. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,221 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at Iowa is $250 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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The anthropology program at Iowa awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Iowa in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 129 |
| Economics | 112 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.