by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Purdue-West Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $18,972 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in anthropology from Purdue-West Lafayette identified as women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.