Here is an overview of the graduate program in anthropology at UC Santa Cruz. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for anthropology, coming in at #59 out of 271 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 59 of 271 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in California | 13 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level available for anthropology at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 2 master’s degrees in anthropology.
UC Santa Cruz is not currently ranked for anthropology at the master’s level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz were women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 6 doctoral degrees in anthropology.
UC Santa Cruz has not been ranked for anthropology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Santa Cruz. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology | 101 |