by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MHC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MHC among the top schools in the country for anthropology, ranked #205 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 205 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 21 |
The following degree levels are granted in anthropology at MHC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mount Holyoke College conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
MHC ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 19 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MHC, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $21,178 in student loans. This is below $22,041, the typical median for all majors at MHC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,300 | $66,780 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
Read more about MHC tuition and fees.
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from MHC identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at MHC are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |