by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 104 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNR. This makes it the #91 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 UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,907 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UNR. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 89 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.