by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northwestern University compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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Northwestern University is in the top 5% of the country for anthropology. In particular, it placed #4 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
Read more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 36% of graduates 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at Northwestern University.