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 UCLA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, UCLA came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 243 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 252 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UCLA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #7 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 UCLA is $31,197. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UCLA is $301 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
Of the 243 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UCLA in 2020-2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from UCLA. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
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 University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 884 |
| Sociology | 766 |
| Political Science & Government | 713 |
| Geography & Cartography | 155 |
| Other Social Sciences | 24 |
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