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2027 Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

9 Colleges in the United States
250 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$42,048 Avg Early-Career Salary

Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for anthropology students.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Anthropology

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 school for anthropology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 56 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $95,207 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. Read more about the anthropology program at Harvard University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anthropology, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Medford. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from Tufts University earn around $68,154 in the first couple years of their career. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. More information about a degree in anthropology from Tufts University

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Students looking for a strong anthropology program will find one at Wellesley College, which ranked #3. Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $31,973 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,075. More information about a degree in anthropology from Wellesley College

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Brandeis University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in anthropology, landing the #4 spot this year. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Brandeis University awarded about 33 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from Brandeis University earn around $35,390 in the first couple years of their career. Brandeis University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the anthropology program at Brandeis University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for a strong anthropology program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 45 anthropology degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $26,934 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. Get the full anthropology details for Boston University

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #6 for anthropology this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 anthropology degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Graduates of the anthropology program make about $24,120 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. More information about a degree in anthropology from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best anthropology schools. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 anthropology degrees were awarded at Smith College in the most recent year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from Smith College earn around $40,436 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,941. Read more about the anthropology program at Smith College

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best anthropology schools. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their anthropology degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $19,655 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,178. Read more about the anthropology program at Mount Holyoke College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #9 for anthropology this year. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 20 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $36,565. Students borrow a median of $24,362 to complete this degree. Read more about the anthropology program at University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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