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Anthropology at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at UWM

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

UWM Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	44
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	45
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	45
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	50
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	52
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	57
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	58
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	61
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	62
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	64
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	64
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	65
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	65
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	67
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	79
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	84
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	85
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	90
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	91
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	94
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	94
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	95
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	102
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	161
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	163
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	163
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	164
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	164
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	165
Best Anthropology Schools	165
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	168
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	168
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	169
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	169
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	178
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	193
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	210

Popularity of Anthropology at UWM

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UWM. This makes it the #105 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #64 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UWM Anthropology Students

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

UWM Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

The anthropology program at UWM awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

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

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

UWM Anthropology Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from UWM. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.

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 Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in anthropology.

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

References

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

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