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Anthropology in Massachusetts

Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 300 students earned their Anthropology degrees in MA.

An Anthropology major is the 85th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Massachusetts

Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 226
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Massachusetts

8,910 people in the state and 474,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to anthropology.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Massachusetts

Anthropology grads earn an average of $96,160 in the state and $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. This private school has an average net price of $19,500. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 68% of students get financical aid.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,779. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,642.

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Wellesley College

Wellesley
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Wellesley. This private school has an average net price of $23,052. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,444. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Mt. Holyoke.

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Tufts University

Medford
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,123. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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Amherst College

Amherst
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. An average student at Amherst will pay a net price of $25,035.

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Smith College

Northampton
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,087. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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Anthropology Careers in MA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 3,398
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Sociology 1,035
General Social Sciences 259
Geography & Cartography 181
Other Social Sciences 105
Urban Studies 47

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