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 NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NIU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 11 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NIU, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 80 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
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