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Anthropology at University of Nevada - Reno

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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Anthropology Degrees Available at UNR

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

UNR Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	16
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	26
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	28
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	45
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	46
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	47
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	49
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	51
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	52
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	55
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	56
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	56
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	58
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	58
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	64
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	64
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	69
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	70
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	70
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	71
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	74
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	75
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	75
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	75
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	80
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	84
Best Anthropology Schools	89
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	89
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	93
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	103
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	108
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	115
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	118
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	122
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	123

Popularity of Anthropology at UNR

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNR. This makes it the #86 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 #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNR Anthropology Students

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

UNR Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

The anthropology program at UNR awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students 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	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	28
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

UNR Anthropology Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 25% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

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

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

References

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

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