2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
In 2020-2021, 61 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Maine college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Maine
The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a .
Top Maine Schools in Anthropology
Our 2023 rankings named Bowdoin College the best school in Maine for anthropology students. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Bates College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Colby College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Colby is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Waterville.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Anthropology Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 316 |
| Connecticut | 124 |
| New Hampshire | 137 |
| Rhode Island | 50 |
| Vermont | 50 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 5 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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