by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UAB. This makes it the #110 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 UAB is $24,231. 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 UAB, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UAB. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
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 University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Other Social Sciences | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
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