by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in anthropology at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for anthropology, coming in at #4 out of 271 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 4 of 271 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 8 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level available for anthropology at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 4 master’s degrees in anthropology.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for anthropology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in anthropology.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for anthropology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology | 14 |