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, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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UW - Madison was ranked #37 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #17 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UW - Madison in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
The anthropology program at UW - Madison awarded 5 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 714 |
| Political Science & Government | 391 |
| Sociology | 119 |
| Geography & Cartography | 94 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.