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 ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 142 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UW. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UW in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UW 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 Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from UW in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.