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. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNLV. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,212 a year. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,379 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
Of the 40 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNLV, about 23% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UNLV. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Sociology | 77 |
| Urban Studies | 35 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
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