2023 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, anthropology was ranked #77 in the country. In fact 11,415 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Teachers College at Columbia University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Teachers College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Princeton University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.
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Out of the 22 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Binghamton University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree anthropology programs. Binghamton University is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal.
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George Washington University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree anthropology programs. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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Monmouth University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.
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American University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for anthropology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Request InformationBest Anthropology Colleges by State
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 349 |
| New York | 908 |
| Maryland | 72 |
| New Jersey | 134 |
| District of Columbia | 93 |
| Delaware | 14 |
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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Anthropology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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