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. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Stanford came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Stanford. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #8 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 Stanford University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Stanford. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in anthropology from Stanford. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 116 |
| Political Science & Government | 86 |
| International Relations & National Security | 66 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Urban Studies | 12 |
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