by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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UMCP was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UMCP. This makes it the #91 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 UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,837 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $37,531 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 26 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in anthropology from UMCP. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 511 |
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| Sociology | 82 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.