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. In addition, we cover how UC Santa Cruz ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 45 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #27 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 UC Santa Cruz is $23,152. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Santa Cruz, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $29,831 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UC Santa Cruz is $286 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 227 |
| Economics | 199 |
| Political Science & Government | 178 |
| Archeology | 3 |
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