by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst highly for anthropology, coming in at #80 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 80 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 21 |
Here is each degree level granted in anthropology at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 13 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 5 |