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. In addition, we cover how UNCA ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCA was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 228 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 238 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Asheville handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,639 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNCA was $895 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $172 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,018 | $11,018 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 10 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNCA, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNCA 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 UNCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 28 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 18 |
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