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. Also, learn how Duke ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Duke came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 9 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duke University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duke is $43,924. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Duke was $1,983 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $2,355 | $2,355 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,602 | $1,602 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,458 | $17,458 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,207 | $2,207 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Duke 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 Duke Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Duke in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Duke University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 288 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.