by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Princeton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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Princeton is in the top 10% of the country for anthropology. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 265 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Princeton University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Princeton. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Princeton paid an average of $1,926 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,380 | $19,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Princeton in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Princeton 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 Princeton Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Princeton in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Princeton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 166 |
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.