Undergrad ProgramsGraduate Programs

Anthropology at University of Kentucky

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 UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Anthropology Degrees Available at UK

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

UK Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	22
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	24
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	47
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	48
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	50
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	51
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	54
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	67
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	73
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	84
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	88
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	95
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	95
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	97
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	101
Best Anthropology Schools	105
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	105
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	109
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	112
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	121
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	124
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	136
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	139
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	141
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	142
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	145
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	146
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	149
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	151
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	157
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	173
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	174
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	176
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	263
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	280

Popularity of Anthropology at UK

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UK. This makes it the #86 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Anthropology Student Diversity at UK

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

UK Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UK. About 15% were men and 85% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	17
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

UK Anthropology Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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

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

References

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.