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. Also, learn how UofM ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 241 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UofM. This makes it the #52 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 UofM is $23,112. 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 UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 53 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.