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. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Anthropology Graduate Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 141 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NAU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $20,144. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from NAU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU 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 Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's anthropology program at NAU make a median salary of $34,854. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,519.
The anthropology program at NAU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.