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2025 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

2 Colleges in Massachusetts
48 Master's Degrees
Anthropology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #119 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of anthropology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 48 master's degrees in anthropology during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for anthropology students working on their master's degree.

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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.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Anthropology in Massachusetts

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
24 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to check out Harvard University. Located in the midsize 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

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Boston University
Boston, MA
14 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Boston University if you wish 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

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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 153 9
Rhode Island 127 5
Maine 90 1
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Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 36
Forensic Anthropology 10
Other Anthropology 2
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Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 713
International Relations & National Security 453
Political Science & Government 101
Urban Studies 56
Geography & Cartography 46
Sociology 30
Other Social Sciences 21
Archeology 13
General Social Sciences 3

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