by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Tulane ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Tulane was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 75 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Tulane. This makes it the #91 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.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tulane is $24,042. This is less than $27,806, which is the national median of all anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tulane was $2,555 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 | $61,306 | $61,306 |
| Fees | $4,232 | $4,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,088 | $18,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,620 | $2,620 |
Learn more about Tulane tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tulane are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Tulane 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 Tulane Online Learning page.
Of the 7 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Tulane, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 175 |
| Economics | 159 |
| Sociology | 71 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Other Social Sciences | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.