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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UM. This makes it the #12 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 UM is $25,210. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,235 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at The University of Montana.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 Montana with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UM in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.