by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UC Davis compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. In particular, it placed #20 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in California | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 32 |
| Best Value Anthropology Schools in California | 52 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 64 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis earn a median of $46,322 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Davis, anthropology students accumulate a median of $15,000 in student loans. This is above $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were White. Roughly 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-Davis with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in anthropology from UC Davis identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Approximately 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-Davis with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of California-Davis.