by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Anthropology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Anthropology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at University of Nevada - Reno. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in anthropology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $530 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,901 | $23,554 |
| Fees | $794 | $794 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,216 | $12,216 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,370 | $4,370 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Anthropology students who received their bachelor’s degree at UNR took out an average of $21,168 in student loans. That is 6% lower than the national average of $22,505.
anthropology who receive their bachelor’s degree from UNR make an average of $27,753 a year during the early days of their career. That is 14% higher than the national average of $24,323.
UNR does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
About 76.9% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in anthropology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 74.4%.
Around 35.9% of anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at UNR in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 38%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Anthropology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 39 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to anthropology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 163 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Political Science & Government | 80 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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