by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU as a strong choice for anthropology, ranked #148 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 148 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Arizona | 4 of 5 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level available for anthropology at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,137 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, anthropology students accumulate a median of $21,819 in student loans. This is lower than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 13 |
