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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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UGA was ranked #49 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 Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,649 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $20,366 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 Georgia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UGA. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 286 |
| Political Science & Government | 242 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Geography & Cartography | 47 |
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