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Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.

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• Available Degrees
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Anthropology Degrees Available at UPenn

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

UPenn Anthropology Rankings

Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for anthropology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Anthropology Schools	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	5
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	6
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	8
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	8
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	9
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	10
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	12
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	13
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	14
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	14
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	27
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	35
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	35
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	41
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	42
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	62
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	87
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	104
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	105
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	108
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	274
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	334

Popularity of Anthropology at UPenn

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UPenn. This makes it the #117 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.

UPenn Anthropology Students

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

UPenn Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UPenn in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 88% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	16
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

UPenn Anthropology Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from UPenn in 2021 were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

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

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

References

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

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