by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia University stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. In particular, it placed #67 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia University report a median salary of $57,281 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, anthropology students accumulate a median of $34,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. 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 bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.