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Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

51 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Anthropology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, UNC Chapel Hill came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 8
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid) 11
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Anthropology Schools 17
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 22
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 24
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 26
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 26
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k) 27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 28
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 31
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 32
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools 33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k) 33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k) 33
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology 34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology 35
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates 36
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology 63
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology 77
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates 104
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates 109
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates 122

Popularity of Anthropology at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #63 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNC Chapel Hill Anthropology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill. About 14% were men and 86% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in anthropology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

UNC Chapel Hill Anthropology Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to Anthropology

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Medical Anthropology 21

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