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 UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UIC. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,406 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $24,348 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UIC in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from UIC in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago 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 | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 129 |
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Sociology | 81 |
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