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 UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 85 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UofSC. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,785 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from UofSC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 205 |
| Economics | 100 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Sociology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.