by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Nevada-Reno stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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University of Nevada-Reno ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #150 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #35 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno report a median salary of $35,254 a year. This is lower than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nevada-Reno, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in anthropology from University of Nevada-Reno identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at University of Nevada-Reno.