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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $24,635. 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 UT Knoxville, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UT Knoxville is $352 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UT Knoxville in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UT Knoxville in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 184 |
| Sociology | 105 |
| Economics | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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