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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region

19 Ranked Colleges
178 Degrees Awarded
$33,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Anthropology is the 71st most popular major in the country with 11,652 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,519 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 178 anthropology graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in anthropology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great anthropology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the anthropology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree anthropology students.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this medium-sized public school handed out 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

The Graduate Center also took the #9 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center are $23,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Anthropology at The Graduate Center

#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Binghamton University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region. Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Binghamton University Anthropology Report

#3

Hunter College

New York, New York
#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hunter College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hunter College is a large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 5 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Hunter not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter are $20,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at Hunter

#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Anthropology at Cornell University

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Anthropology Report

#6

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Albany came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UAlbany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 6 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225.

Full UAlbany Anthropology Report

#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, George Washington University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824.

Read more about Anthropology at George Washington University

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#13 in overall quality

Stony Brook University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a large public school situated in Stony Brook, New York. It awarded 7 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at SUNY Stony Brook

#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Monmouth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Long Branch, New Jersey. It awarded 9 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Monmouth also made our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Monmouth are $28,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Monmouth Anthropology Report

#10

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University at Buffalo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 5 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Read more about Anthropology at University at Buffalo

#11

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#19 in overall quality

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. Temple is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree anthropology students list, Temple has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Temple University Anthropology Report

#12

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#4 in overall quality

American University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s anthropology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree anthropology students list, The American University has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524.

Read more about Anthropology at The American University

#13

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#17 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 1 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #17 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Anthropology Report

#14

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s anthropology degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full New York University Anthropology Report

#15

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree anthropology students list, Penn State University Park has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Anthropology at Penn State University Park

#16

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. UPenn is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania

#17

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#11 in overall quality

Syracuse University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s anthropology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714.

Full Syracuse University Anthropology Report

#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 32 masters’s anthropology degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Columbia Anthropology Report

#19

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#5 in overall quality

Princeton University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Anthropology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Princeton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Princeton, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree anthropology students list, Princeton has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are $56,470, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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