by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how U of Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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U of Michigan is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Value Anthropology Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Value Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan earn a median of $46,678 a year. This is below $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Michigan, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $14,623 in student loans. This is below $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
Find out more about U of Michigan tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.