by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for anthropology, coming in at #70 out of 270 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 70 of 270 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in anthropology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $47,165 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, anthropology students accumulate a median of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU granted 8 bachelor’s completions in cultural anthropology recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
BU conferred 5 bachelor’s completions in physical and biological anthropology in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (20%).
BU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in medical anthropology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Anthropology | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Anthropology | 4 |
