by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Brandeis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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Brandeis was ranked #33 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 Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 33 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Brandeis. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,390 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Brandeis in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis 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 Brandeis Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 194 |
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Sociology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.