by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Northwestern came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Northwestern. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,208 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Northwestern in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 8 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
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 | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.