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. See how UCSD UC San Diego compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego handed out 83 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego earn a median of $40,554 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $13,958 in student loans. This is below $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are 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-San Diego with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in anthropology from UCSD UC San Diego identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Hispanic or Latino. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at University of California-San Diego.