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. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, UNC Chapel Hill came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 8 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill is $36,211. 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 UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $292 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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The anthropology program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 82 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% 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 Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 469 |
| Political Science & Government | 365 |
| Sociology | 116 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| Archeology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.