by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in anthropology at Columbia University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for anthropology, ranked #67 out of 271 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 67 of 271 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in New York | 8 of 22 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 40 |
The following degree levels are granted in anthropology at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 31 master’s degrees in anthropology.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 13 doctoral degrees in anthropology.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 7 professional certificate degrees in anthropology.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for anthropology at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of anthropology professional certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of anthropology professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Columbia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology | 31 |