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 Harvard 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, Harvard came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Harvard. This makes it the #4 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Harvard was $1,696 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 | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
Learn more about Harvard tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Harvard in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from Harvard in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 332 |
| General Social Sciences | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 191 |
| International Relations & National Security | 171 |
| Sociology | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.