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, and more. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for anthropology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 114% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Yale. This makes it the #52 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
The anthropology program at Yale awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 284 |
| Political Science & Government | 165 |
| International Relations & National Security | 97 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Archeology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.