by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 361 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UF. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,265 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $14,639 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at UF is $167 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Florida.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The anthropology program at UF awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 407 |
| Economics | 330 |
| Sociology | 140 |
| Geography & Cartography | 97 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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