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, and more. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 87 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNL. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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The anthropology program at UNL awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 101 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
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