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Anthropology at Duke University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at Duke

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Doctorate Degree in Anthropology

Duke Anthropology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Duke came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	4
Best Anthropology Schools	5
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	5
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	6
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	6
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	39
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	63
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	70
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	71
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	76
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	77
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	91
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	93
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	122
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	129
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	255
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	259
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	300
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	314

Popularity of Anthropology at Duke

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.

Duke Anthropology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Duke University.

Duke Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Duke. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bjoertvedt under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.