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. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 131 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $27,805. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UNC Charlotte in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 Charlotte with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 180 |
| Sociology | 116 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
| Economics | 42 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.