Anthropology at Amherst College

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. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.

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Available Degrees
Rankings
Student Demographics

Anthropology Degrees Available at Amherst

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology

Amherst Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Amherst was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	6
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	8
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	26
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	39
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	56
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	59
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	74
Best Anthropology Schools	77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	93
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	98
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	194
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	197
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	306
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	308
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	335
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	345

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.

Anthropology Student Diversity at Amherst

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

Amherst Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

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.