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. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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NYU is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 361 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New York University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NYU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at New York University.
The anthropology program at NYU awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 14 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from NYU, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 548 |
| Political Science & Government | 244 |
| International Relations & National Security | 182 |
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
| Sociology | 78 |
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