by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Columbia came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Columbia. This makes it the #3 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $28,302. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's anthropology program at Columbia make a median salary of $38,086. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,560.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $34,500 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 Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Columbia in 2020-2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 23 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Columbia, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 458 |
| Political Science & Government | 296 |
| Other Social Sciences | 206 |
| International Relations & National Security | 156 |
| Sociology | 79 |
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