2024 Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Ranked #55 in popularity, anthropology is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 19 doctor's degrees in anthropology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on anthropology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of anthropology students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized anthropology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for anthropology students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Anthropology in Massachusetts

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Anthropology

1

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Harvard University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in anthropology. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from Harvard University

2

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Boston University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in anthropology. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from Boston University

2

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in anthropology. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in anthropology from University of Massachusetts Amherst

Best Anthropology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Connecticut	138	12
Rhode Island	119	7
Maine	53	0

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Anthropology Related Rankings by Major

One of 5 majors within the Anthropology area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physical & Biological Anthropology	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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