by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of anthropology. Combined, these schools handed out 257 bachelor's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of anthropology for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality anthropology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for anthropology students working on their bachelor's degree.
The anthropology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in anthropology needs to look into Harvard University. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Harvard University
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Boston University
Tufts University is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Tufts University
Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Brandeis University
Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wellesley.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Wellesley College
Located in the suburb of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Amherst College
Located in the large suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Smith College
Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from College of the Holy Cross
Williams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Williamstown.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Williams College
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Amherst.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the anthropology program report average early career wages of $22,966.
More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Massachusetts AmherstLearn about other programs related to Anthropology that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 183 | 103 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 137 |
| Rhode Island | 157 | 38 |
| Maine | 156 | 60 |
| Vermont | 155 | 50 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 253 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 2,697 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,753 |
| Sociology | 956 |
| International Relations & National Security | 575 |
| General Social Sciences | 196 |
| Geography & Cartography | 97 |
| Other Social Sciences | 82 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 15 |
| Archeology | 12 |
