by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of anthropology. Combined, these schools handed out 45 master's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in anthropology has 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 master’s in anthropology from Harvard University
It is hard to beat Boston University if you want to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Boston University
Explore all the Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 153 | 9 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 5 |
| Maine | 90 | 1 |
Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 6 |
| Other Anthropology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 581 |
| International Relations & National Security | 451 |
| Political Science & Government | 105 |
| Geography & Cartography | 64 |
| Urban Studies | 47 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Other Social Sciences | 22 |
| Archeology | 12 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
