by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Anthropology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Anthropology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at University of California - Merced. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in anthropology, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #313 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #42 in California.
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The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,570 | $42,324 |
| Fees | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,900 | $4,900 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
The median early career salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UC Merced is $25,967 per year. That is 7% higher than the national average of $24,323.
UC Merced does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Merced Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in anthropology in 2019-2020, 64.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 74.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology at UC Merced in 2019-2020, 78.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Anthropology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 14 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to anthropology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Sociology | 77 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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