by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSB UC Santa Barbara as a strong choice for anthropology, ranked #10 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 10 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in California | 1 of 55 |
The following degree levels are offered in anthropology at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Barbara conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
UCSB UC Santa Barbara is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSB UC Santa Barbara earn a median of $48,435 a year. This is below $66,666, the median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSB UC Santa Barbara, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $15,501, the typical median for all majors at UCSB UC Santa Barbara.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,184 | $3,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSB UC Santa Barbara are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSB UC Santa Barbara. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 3 |
