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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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Emory was ranked #29 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 #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 29 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Emory. This makes it the #91 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.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emory go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,700 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 Emory paid an average of $2,497 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 | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 students earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Emory. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in anthropology from Emory. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 206 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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