Anthropology at Bowdoin College

We'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 Bowdoin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at Bowdoin

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology

Bowdoin Anthropology Rankings

Bowdoin was ranked #52 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.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	18
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	19
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	30
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	31
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	35
Best Anthropology Schools	52
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	52
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	57
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	60
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	204
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	210
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	275
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	277
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	284
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	287
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	299
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	317

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.

Anthropology Student Diversity at Bowdoin

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

Bowdoin Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bowdoin. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.