by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPenn was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UPenn. This makes it the #124 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UPenn. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UPenn in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for 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 Pennsylvania with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 281 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.