by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Berkeley compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 5% of the country for anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Berkeley earn a median of $54,062 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, anthropology students accumulate a median of $12,949 in student loans. This is lower than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Hispanic or Latino. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in anthropology from UC Berkeley identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Roughly 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-Berkeley with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California-Berkeley.