We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in anthropology at UCLA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA highly for anthropology, coming in at #17 out of 271 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 17 of 271 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in California | 3 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in anthropology at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 190 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 5 master’s degrees in anthropology.
UCLA is not currently ranked for anthropology at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 15 doctoral degrees in anthropology.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCLA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology | 190 |