by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Notre Dame ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Notre Dame came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Notre Dame. This makes it the #41 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Notre Dame is $28,948. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Notre Dame.
The anthropology program at Notre Dame awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Notre Dame in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 260 |
| Political Science & Government | 204 |
| Sociology | 54 |
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