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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 79 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Purdue. This makes it the #21 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,587 a year. This is higher than $27,806, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Purdue in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Purdue in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 205 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.