2023 Most Popular Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Anthropology Doctor'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Anthropology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
Check out the anthropology doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the New England Region .
Most Popular New England Region Schools for a Doctorate in Anthropology
Our analysis found Yale University to be the most popular school for anthropology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the New England Region . Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 9 students majoring in anthropology at Yale, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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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 midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in anthropology at Harvard, 63% are male and 38% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Brown University is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Brown is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence.
Women make up 86% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for anthropology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 50% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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University of Connecticut did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for anthropology students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Brandeis University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree anthropology programs. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in anthropology at Brandeis, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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University of Maine landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree anthropology programs. UMaine is a large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 316 |
| Connecticut | 124 |
| New Hampshire | 137 |
| Maine | 61 |
| Rhode Island | 50 |
| Vermont | 50 |
Majors Related to Anthropology
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.
- 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.