by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how New York University stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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New York University is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in New York | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 16 |
| Best Value Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 16 |
| Best Value Anthropology Schools in New York | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from New York University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,355 a year. This is below $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
Learn more about New York University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at New York University were Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at New York University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at New York University were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at New York University.
The anthropology program at New York University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 7 |
New York University granted 7 degrees in physical and biological anthropology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (29%).