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
Check out the anthropology programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools
Our analysis found Teachers College at Columbia University to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in New York. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Full Anthropology at Teachers College at Columbia University Report
The excellent programs at The Graduate Center, CUNY helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in New York. The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.
Read full report on Anthropology at The Graduate Center, CUNY
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 fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca.
Out of the 44 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Barnard College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Colgate University is a great place for anthropology students. Colgate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hamilton.
Hamilton College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in New York ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Clinton, Hamilton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #7, Vassar College did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students. Vassar is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in New York ranking. Located in the town of Geneva, The Colleges is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Read full report on Anthropology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Binghamton University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in New York 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.
University of Rochester came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at University of Rochester take out is $20,324.
Best Anthropology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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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