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. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 56 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UO. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #27 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 UO is $27,775. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UO is $365 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO 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 Oregon with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UO in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| 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 Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 236 |
| Economics | 220 |
| Political Science & Government | 203 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Geography & Cartography | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.