by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,565 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UMass Boston in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Boston are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Boston does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 102 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Archeology | 7 |
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