2023 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the New England 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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Anthropology Master's Degree Colleges.
Top New England Region Schools for a Master's in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Yale University the best school in the New England Region for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brown University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Brown is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Connecticut is a great place for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for anthropology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Brandeis 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 #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Maine came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orono.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 316 |
| Connecticut | 124 |
| New Hampshire | 137 |
| Maine | 61 |
| Rhode Island | 50 |
| Vermont | 50 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 8 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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