by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Cultural Anthropology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Anthropology is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Northeastern University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in anthropology, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Explore societal similarities and differences as seen through cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic lenses when you earn one of your degrees in anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,638 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,360 | $54,360 |
| Fees | $1,092 | $1,092 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,480 | $17,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Northeastern tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Northeastern anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in anthropology in 2019-2020, all of them were women.
Of those students who received a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern in anthropology at 2019-2020, none were racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Anthropology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cultural Anthropology | 1 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 159 |
| International Relations & National Security | 78 |
| Political Science & Government | 130 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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