by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 23 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 632 bachelor's degrees in anthropology during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The anthropology bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 colleges for anthropology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology.
It's hard to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Yale University
Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Brown University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in anthropology has to check out Dartmouth College. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Dartmouth College
Harvard University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Harvard University
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Brandeis University
Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from College of the Holy Cross
Located in the distant town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Middlebury College
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Tufts University
Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from Bowdoin College
Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in anthropology from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Explore the best anthropology colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 253 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 103 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 38 |
| Vermont | 289 | 50 |
| Maine | 281 | 52 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 137 |
Anthropology is one of 5 different types of Anthropology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cultural Anthropology | 15 |
| Physical & Biological Anthropology | 4 |
| Medical Anthropology | 3 |
