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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the New England Region

9 Colleges in the New England Region
31 Master's Degrees
A master's degree in anthropology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #149 out of 1095 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the most popular for anthropology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 31 master's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Anthropology School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the New England Region The anthropology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Anthropology in the New England Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality anthropology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for anthropology.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.

Most Well Attended Schools for Anthropology Students Working on Their Master's

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
#1 Best Quality In CT

Yale University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Connecticut.

There were about 12 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to take a look at Harvard University. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 12 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.

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3 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MA
#4 Best Quality In MA

Brandeis University is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in anthropology. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 3 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.

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2 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MA
#3 Best Quality In MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in anthropology. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the suburb of Amherst. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Massachusetts.

There were about 2 anthropology individuals who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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1 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CT
#2 Best Quality In CT

UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Connecticut.

There were about 1 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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1 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MA
#2 Best Quality In MA

Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in anthropology in Massachusetts.

There were roughly 1 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
#3 Most Popular In CT

Located in the small city of Middletown, Wesleyan U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in anthropology from Wesleyan University

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Brown University
Providence, RI
#1 Most Popular In RI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Brown is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Providence. More information about a master’s in anthropology from Brown University

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#1 Most Popular In ME

UMaine is a large public university located in the suburb of Orono. More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Maine

Best Anthropology Colleges by State

Explore the most popular anthropology colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Massachusetts52625
Connecticut29311
Rhode Island2006
Maine1351

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Anthropology is one of 4 different types of Anthropology programs to choose from.

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