Below are the key facts about this program at University of Nevada-Reno. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nevada-Reno highly for anthropology, placing at #161 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 161 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Nevada | 2 of 3 |
The following degree levels are available for anthropology at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
University of Nevada-Reno is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno report a median salary of $35,254 a year. This is lower than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nevada-Reno, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Nevada-Reno. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 5 |