by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Princeton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Princeton came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Princeton University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Princeton. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #49 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 Princeton University.
Of the 39 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Princeton, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Princeton in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 140 |
| Political Science & Government | 108 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
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