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. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 54 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #43 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 UMass Amherst is $24,120. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UMass Amherst. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UMass Amherst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 384 |
| Political Science & Government | 195 |
| Sociology | 138 |
| Geography & Cartography | 43 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
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