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 UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 255 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 265 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UMaine. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $23,341. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMaine was $1,158 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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The anthropology program at UMaine awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMaine 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 UMaine Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from UMaine. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 57 |
| Economics | 38 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
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