by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $26,491. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $27,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UNC Charlotte in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from UNC Charlotte. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% 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 Charlotte with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 185 |
| Sociology | 155 |
| Geography & Cartography | 47 |
| Economics | 46 |
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