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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #28 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,866 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - Merced.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 94 |
| Sociology | 92 |
| Economics | 33 |
