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. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 21 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Boston U. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,934 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Boston U in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Boston U in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 468 |
| International Relations & National Security | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Other Social Sciences | 103 |
| Sociology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.