Anthropology at Brigham Young University

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Popularity
Student Demographics

BYU Anthropology Rankings

BYU holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #55 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	1
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah	1
Best Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	1
Best Anthropology Schools in Utah	1
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah	7
Best Value Anthropology Schools in Utah	7
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	8
Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	8
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	55
Best Anthropology Schools	55
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	97
Best Value Anthropology Schools	97

Popularity of Anthropology at BYU

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brigham Young University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from BYU Cost?

$6,688 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

BYU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$6,120	$6,688

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BYU Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 4% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.

BYU gender breakdown of Anthropology Bachelor's degree grads

The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.

Ethnic diversity of Anthropology majors at Brigham Young University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	5

BYU Anthropology Master’s Program Diversity

Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in anthropology from BYU identified as women.

BYU gender breakdown of Anthropology Master's degree grads

The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Anthropology Student Diversity at BYU

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

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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