by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from BYU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from BYU in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The anthropology program at BYU awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU 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 Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 119 |
| Sociology | 113 |
| Geography & Cartography | 68 |
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
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