2024 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #157 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of anthropology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 32 master's degrees in anthropology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on anthropology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other anthropology students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized anthropology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for anthropology students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Anthropology in Massachusetts

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

1

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Harvard University if you want to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Harvard University

2

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Boston University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Boston University

2

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Brandeis University

4

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you wish to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	313	9
Rhode Island	222	5
Maine	146	0

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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major

Anthropology is one of 5 different types of Anthropology programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Anthropology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Anthropology	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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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