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, and more. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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The anthropology program at URI awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 108 |
| Economics | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.