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. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 84 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 65% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at KU is $29,376. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from KU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU 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 Kansas with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.