We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MHC compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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MHC ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #190 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MHC, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $21,178 in student loans. This is below $22,041, the typical median for all majors at MHC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,300 | $66,780 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
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Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from MHC identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at MHC are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at Mount Holyoke College.