by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Amherst College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Amherst. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 37 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 8 |
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