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Anthropology at North Carolina State University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Anthropology Degrees Available at NC State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
• Master’s Degree in Anthropology

NC State Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	48
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	61
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	61
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	62
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $0-$30k)	64
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (With Aid)	66
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	68
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	71
Best Anthropology Colleges for Veterans	72
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	74
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	74
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	75
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	76
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $30-$48k)	77
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	77
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Anthropology	82
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income Over $110k)	84
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	85
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools	87
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $48-$75k)	88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	89
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	93
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools	96
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	99
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology (Income $75-$110k)	101
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	108
Best Anthropology Schools	113
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Anthropology Graduates	113
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology	118
Best Value Colleges for Anthropology	129
Highest Paid Anthropology Graduates	130

Popularity of Anthropology at NC State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NC State. This makes it the #63 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.

NC State Anthropology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at North Carolina State University.

NC State Anthropology Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from NC State. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	26
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	7

NC State Anthropology Master’s Program

All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from NC State in 2021 were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in anthropology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Haruhide000 under License

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