Anthropology at Harvard University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at Harvard

Harvard Anthropology Rankings

Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Harvard is in the top 1% of the country for anthropology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	1
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	1
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Anthropology Schools	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	3
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	3
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	4
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	4
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	5
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	5
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	6
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	8
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	53
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	65
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	68
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	69
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	71
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	103
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	104
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	112
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	116
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	116
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	242
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	255
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	282
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	284

Popularity of Anthropology at Harvard

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Harvard. This makes it the #4 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Harvard Anthropology Students

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

Harvard Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 44% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Harvard Anthropology Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.