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 NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 233 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from NIU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 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 | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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The anthropology program at NIU awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from NIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU 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 Illinois University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.