by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The American University was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 30 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from The American University. This makes it the #32 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #77 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 12 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the The American University anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from The American University in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 749 |
| Political Science & Government | 246 |
| Economics | 140 |
| Sociology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.