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Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts

59 students earned Anthropology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

An Anthropology major is the 120th 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
Master’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

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: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 45.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.6%
  • Other Races: 15.3%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Massachusetts

There are 8,910 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $96,160, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Harvard University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. In their early career, Brandeis grads earn an average salary of $52,141.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

Anthropology Careers in MA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 16% $87,000
Managers 7% $120,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 701
International Relations & Security 575
Political Science & Government 168
Geography & Cartography 84
Sociology 66
Criminology 66
Urban Studies 32
Other Social Sciences 23

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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