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Anthropology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

49 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
14 Doctor's Degrees
Anthropology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

We'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 U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at U-M

U-M Anthropology Rankings

U-M is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools 3
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools 5
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools 5
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 14
Best Anthropology Schools 15

Popularity of Anthropology at U-M

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from U-M. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Anthropology Graduates from U-M Make?

$24,079 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,079 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from U-M Cost?

$18,309 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

U-M Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $17,977 $59,775
Fees $332 $332
Books and Supplies $1,126 $1,126
On Campus Room and Board $13,856 $13,856
On Campus Other Expenses $2,572 $2,572

Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.

U-M Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The anthropology program at U-M awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in anthropology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 7

Does U-M Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Anthropology?

Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.

U-M Anthropology Master’s Program Diversity

The anthropology program at U-M awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in anthropology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

Anthropology Student Diversity at U-M

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 690
Political Science & Government 254
Sociology 146
General Social Sciences 11

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