by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Memphis ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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University of Memphis is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #223 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Memphis awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Memphis report a median salary of $34,339 a year. This is below $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, anthropology students accumulate a median of $20,081 in student loans. This is below $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at University of Memphis.