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Anthropology at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

46 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
Anthropology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at UNM

UNM Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 28
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology 32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 32
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology 39
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 39
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 55
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 56
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 60
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans 61
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 61
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 64
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 64
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 68
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 70
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 73
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 74
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 74
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools 75
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology 76
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology 97
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 101
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates 113
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 113
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools 117
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 118
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 119
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools 121
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 134
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 145
Best Anthropology Schools 193
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 193
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 193
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 201
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 214
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 215
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 221
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 222
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates 306
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates 311

Popularity of Anthropology at UNM

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNM. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Anthropology Graduates from UNM Make?

$21,972 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,972 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Anthropology Graduates from UNM Have?

$23,814 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UNM, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $23,814 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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Anthropology Student Diversity at UNM

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.

UNM Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from UNM in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in anthropology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 28
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

UNM Anthropology Master’s Program

Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UNM in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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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 New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in anthropology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 145
Economics 67
Sociology 62
International Relations & National Security 25
Geography & Cartography 22

View All Anthropology Related Majors >

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