by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for anthropology, placing at #24 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 24 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 4 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 33 |
Here is each degree level available for anthropology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $42,367 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $19,775 in student loans. This is below $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 3 |
