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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #43 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 UMass Amherst is $22,966. This is less than $25,284, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UMass Amherst in 2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UMass Amherst in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 445 |
| Political Science & Government | 215 |
| Sociology | 137 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
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