by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette highly for anthropology, coming in at #40 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 40 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Indiana | 2 of 6 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 33 |
The following degree levels are offered in anthropology at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $18,972 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
Read more about Purdue-West Lafayette tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 1 |