by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Northwestern came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Northwestern. This makes it the #137 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 Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Northwestern in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 402 |
| Political Science & Government | 140 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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