by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UCLA stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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UCLA is in the top 1% of the country for anthropology. In particular, it placed #18 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in California | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 22 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 26 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 190 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCLA earn a median of $46,401 a year. This is lower than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCLA, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at University of California-Los Angeles.