Here, 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. In addition, we cover how UA ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $19,624. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at The University of Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UA. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in anthropology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 24 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UA, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in anthropology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 217 |
International Relations & National Security | 56 |
Economics | 28 |
Geography & Cartography | 23 |
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