by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 65 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #137 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.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,978 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in anthropology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 227 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Other Social Sciences | 41 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.