by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 53 master's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.
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Your choice of anthropology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
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 the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to take a look at Yale University. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Yale University
Harvard University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in anthropology. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Harvard University
Brown University is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Brown University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology needs to look into Boston University. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Boston University
It is difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Connecticut
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Brandeis University
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Maine
Learn about other programs related to Anthropology that might interest you.
Explore the best anthropology schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 38 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 9 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 5 |
| Maine | 90 | 1 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Other Anthropology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 702 |
| International Relations & National Security | 653 |
| Political Science & Government | 195 |
| Geography & Cartography | 83 |
| Sociology | 60 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |
| Other Social Sciences | 23 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
