2023 Best Anthropology Schools in New York
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
With 908 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #79 most popular major in New York.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Anthropology Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 44 schools in New York to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in New York
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Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Teachers College at Columbia University the best school in New York for anthropology students. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The Graduate Center, CUNY is a great place for anthropology students. The Graduate Center is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New York.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Schools in New York list. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Barnard College is a great place for anthropology students. Located in the large city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 44 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Colgate University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hamilton.
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Hamilton College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in New York list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Clinton, Hamilton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Vassar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for anthropology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Vassar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges ranked #8 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in New York list. Located in the distant town of Geneva, The Colleges is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Binghamton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for anthropology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Binghamton University take out is $20,793.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at University of Rochester take out is $20,324.
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Request InformationBest Anthropology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 349 |
| Maryland | 72 |
| New Jersey | 134 |
| District of Columbia | 93 |
| Delaware | 14 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
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 25 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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