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, and more. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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NYU is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NYU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at NYU paid an average of $1,844 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 | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
The anthropology program at NYU awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
The anthropology program at NYU awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 602 |
| Political Science & Government | 248 |
| International Relations & National Security | 193 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Other Social Sciences | 88 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.