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 Vanderbilt 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, Vanderbilt came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #66 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 Vanderbilt University.
Of the 13 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Vanderbilt, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 anthropology majors earned their master's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 272 |
| General Social Sciences | 258 |
| Political Science & Government | 98 |
| Sociology | 58 |
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