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 Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Columbia. This makes it the #3 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 535 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| General Social Sciences | 179 |
| International Relations & National Security | 154 |
| Sociology | 94 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.