by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNLV. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV highly for anthropology, placing at #136 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 136 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Nevada | 1 of 3 |
Here is each degree level offered in anthropology at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 32 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,316 a year. This is below $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $15,379 in student loans. This is below $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV are Hispanic or Latino. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 5 |
