by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in anthropology at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for anthropology, coming in at #74 out of 271 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 74 of 271 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in anthropology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 16 master’s degrees in anthropology.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BU conferred 10 master’s degrees in forensic anthropology in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in anthropology.
BU has not been ranked for anthropology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology | 17 |