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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Northwestern came in at #10. 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 #130 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 #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Northwestern in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were 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 |
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