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, and more. In addition, we cover how Bowdoin ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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Bowdoin was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 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 Bowdoin College.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Bowdoin in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Sociology | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
