by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UNM compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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UNM holds a strong position among schools offering anthropology. In particular, it placed #195 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Mexico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM earn a median of $31,838 a year. This is lower than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, anthropology students accumulate a median of $23,814 in student loans. This is above $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM were White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at UNM are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.