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Anthropology at University of Chicago

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Anthropology Degrees Available at UChicago

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Master’s Degree in Anthropology
• Doctorate Degree in Anthropology

UChicago Anthropology Rankings

Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for anthropology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	3
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	3
Best Anthropology Schools	4
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	13
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	15
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	20
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	27
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	60
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	84
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	105
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	107
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	116
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	125
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	131
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	149
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	152
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	178
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	182
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	333
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	350

Popularity of Anthropology at UChicago

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UChicago. This makes it the #30 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UChicago Anthropology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Chicago.

UChicago Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 47% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	11
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	1

UChicago Anthropology Master’s Program

Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from UChicago in 2020-2021, 63% were men and 38% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UChicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Leefon under License

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