Undergrad ProgramsGraduate Programs

Anthropology at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.

Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Anthropology Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

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

Rutgers New Brunswick Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	23
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	33
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	42
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	45
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	48
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	50
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	52
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	54
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	62
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools	65
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	66
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	87
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	89
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	92
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	93
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	93
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	95
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	96
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	103
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	113
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	116
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	127
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	131
Best Anthropology Schools	141
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	142
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	150
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	157
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	180
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	190
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	220
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	232

Popularity of Anthropology at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #130 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Rutgers New Brunswick Anthropology Students

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

Rutgers New Brunswick Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

The anthropology program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	12
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

Rutgers New Brunswick Anthropology Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

References

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.