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, and more. In addition, we cover how UW ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from UW. This makes it the #124 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in 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 Wyoming.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UW in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from UW. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 45 |
| Economics | 40 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
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