by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mt. Holyoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mt. Holyoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,655 a year. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Mount Holyoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 53 |
| Economics | 50 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| International Relations & National Security | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.