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. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNLV. This makes it the #52 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 UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,787 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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Of the 62 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNLV, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
Of the 5 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNLV, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Urban Studies | 43 |
| General Social Sciences | 12 |
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