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. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Emory came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Emory. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #36 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 Emory is $26,205. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $21,515 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Emory University.
Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Emory in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Emory, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 167 |
| Political Science & Government | 121 |
| Sociology | 70 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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