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Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

15 Colleges
$27,053 Avg Salary
$25,462 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Anthropology School for You

With 316 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, anthropology is the #85 most popular major in Massachusetts.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Anthropology Schools

#1

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Williams College the best school in Massachusetts for anthropology students. Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#2

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Amherst College is a great place for anthropology students. Located in the suburb of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for anthropology students. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.

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#4

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wellesley College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of the Holy Cross is a great place for anthropology students. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#7

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of South Hadley, Mt. Holyoke is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Mt. Holyoke take out is $21,000.

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#8

Smith College

Northampton, MA

Smith College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for anthropology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Smith is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Northampton.

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#9

Stonehill College

Easton, MA

Stonehill College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best anthropology programs. Stonehill is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Easton.

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#10

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for anthropology students. It came in at #10 on the list. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Boston U take out is $24,250.

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Best Anthropology Colleges in the New England Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 124
New Hampshire 137
Maine 61
Rhode Island 50
Vermont 50

More Anthropology Rankings in Massachusetts

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 15 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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