College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Anthropology at Harvard University

13 Bachelor's Degrees
21 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
The Anthropology major is part of the social sciences program at Harvard University.

We'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.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

Anthropology Degrees Available at Harvard

Harvard Anthropology Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools 1
Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Anthropology Schools 12
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 24

Popularity of Anthropology at Harvard

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from Harvard Cost?

$59,076 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Harvard Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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.

Harvard Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Harvard in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.

undefined

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.

undefined
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

Does Harvard Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Anthropology?

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.

Harvard Anthropology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Anthropology from Harvard in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.

undefined

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in anthropology.

undefined
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

Harvard Anthropology Students

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

View All Anthropology Related Majors >

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options