by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in the top 15% of the country for anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #96 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| Best Value Anthropology Schools in Tennessee | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 |
| Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 |
| College Major Best Value | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 104 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $39,053 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, anthropology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
Find out more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 16% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.