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. Also, learn how Vanderbilt ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Vanderbilt came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of anthropology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Vanderbilt in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 269 |
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 124 |
| Sociology | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.