by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 88 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from U of U. This makes it the #66 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 U of U is $27,844. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 213 |
| Political Science & Government | 160 |
| General Social Sciences | 128 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
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