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. We've also included details on how Brandeis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Brandeis. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Brandeis University.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Brandeis in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Brandeis. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 325 |
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Sociology | 35 |
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