by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA highly for anthropology, coming in at #19 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 19 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in California | 4 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in anthropology at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 190 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 190 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA earn a median of $46,401 a year. This is lower than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCLA, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 15 |
