by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The anthropology major at Cornell is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Anthropology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Cornell. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Cornell. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 280 |
| Political Science & Government | 157 |
| Sociology | 76 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.