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. We've also included details on how UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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UCONN was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UCONN. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #49 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 UCONN is $29,630. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Connecticut.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UCONN in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UCONN. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 481 |
| Political Science & Government | 212 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Urban Studies | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
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