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Anthropology at Princeton University

If you plan to study Anthropology, take a look at what Princeton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Princeton University is located in Princeton, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 anthropology graduations were recorded at Princeton University.

Online Class Availability at Princeton University

Princeton University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Anthropology Rankings at Princeton University

Rankings can help you compare Princeton University’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#1 of 4
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 38
Best Value	New Jersey	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#1 of 4
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 38
Best Value	New Jersey	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 39
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 267

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Anthropology graduates at Princeton University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Princeton University are 76% women (34) and 24% men (11).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Of the 39 bachelor’s anthropology degrees awarded at Princeton University, 74% were women (29) and 26% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 56% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 4 master’s anthropology graduates at Princeton University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Of the 2 doctoral anthropology graduates at Princeton University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Princeton University

The Anthropology program at Princeton University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	45

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Those who complete Anthropology program at Princeton University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.