AnthropologyNorth America

187 Master's degrees in Anthropology in North America

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University integrates social, ecological, and evolutionary approaches to understand variability in the human condition through time and across space.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$46,796/yr

University of New Brunswick4,4(12)

Fredericton, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology program from University of New Brunswick studies the holistic study of humankind from its early origins to present day societies and cultures.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,294/module

University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The primary focus of the Anthropology graduate program, offered by University of Wisconsin Madison, is the doctoral degree. A master's degree is awarded in the process of pursuing the Ph.D., but students are not admitted for the sole purpose of obtaining a master's degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,732/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Social and Cultural Anthropology

The Social and Cultural Anthropology M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a 45-credit postgraduate programme delivered full-time over one to two years. Students engage in advanced ethnographic research or bibliographic study, exploring global social issues through a professional, research-intensive academic framework.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,428/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sociocultural Anthropology

The Sociocultural Anthropology program at Columbia University is designed specifically for those who wish to cultivate a deeper understanding of the discipline of anthropology and improve their particular professional competence, but who intend only to pursue the MA degree.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Medical Anthropology

Medical Anthropology from Harvard University offers coursework and training leading to the PhD in two principal fields of specialization—archaeology and social anthropology—that have their own programs of study and examination procedures. The department also offers an AM in medical anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$57,328/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Linguistics - Anthropological Linguistics

The Linguistics - Anthropological Linguistics programme offered at California State University Fullerton is suitable for students interested in any of the wide-range of professions that expect excellence in reading and writing—including education, creative and professional writing, public service and preparation for further study in literature, law, medicine, or business.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,571/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at The Florida State University welcomes master’s degree-seeking students with an interest in archaeology, physical anthropology, and cultural anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,129/yr

University of South Florida4,3(44)

Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Applied Anthropology

The Applied Anthropology MA program offered at University of South Florida was initiated in 1974 at the University of South Florida and was the first in the country to focus on career training for the practice of Applied Anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,666/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Anthropology (Biological Anthropology Concentration)

The Anthropology (Biological Anthropology Concentration) program from Texas State University gives students the highest quality graduate-level education possible.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,380/yr

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte3,6(5)

Charlotte, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is designed to meet the needs of two groups of students.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,627/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The University of Cincinnati offers a comprehensive Master of Arts degree in Anthropology, which includes preparation in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology. The Department of Anthropology has a strong tradition of graduate training at the Master's level with diverse opportunities for graduate student involvement in research in and near Cincinnati and abroad.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,644/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Medical Anthropology

The Medical Anthropology programme at Southern Methodist University is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts degree. This 36-credit course provides professional training in cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural health perspectives, preparing students for impactful roles in global medical organisations and clinics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,590/yr

Kent State University3,8(24)

Kent, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology degree from Kent State University provides opportunities for students to study in three fields: cultural anthropology, archaeology and biological anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,332/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology programme at California State University Fullerton offers students an excellent graduate education in anthropology. Students will receive broad yet in-depth training in current anthropology as well as more specialized instruction in the students’ chosen areas of interest.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,571/yr

University of Colorado Denver4,3(12)

Denver, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology - Medical Anthropology

The University of Colorado Denver's MA programme in Anthropology - Medical Anthropology offers a unique focus on Medical Anthropology, a subdiscipline of anthropology that includes the study of all aspects of health, illness and disease in human communities and populations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,984/yr

Syracuse University3,9(14)

Syracuse, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology Department from Syracuse University produces doctors of philosophy of the highest quality and offers broad training in both quantitative and qualitative methods of social science research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,270/yr

Washington State University4,5(33)

Pullman, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology program offered by Washington State University emphasizes a four-field approach through a series of core classes that all our graduates take in order to establish a solid foundation in Anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,121/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Many of our former graduate students have gone on to become professional anthropologists. The Anthropology program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$1,044/yr

Northern Illinois University4,0(7)

DeKalb, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology M.A. at Northern Illinois University offers a comprehensive postgraduate education through full-time, on-campus study. This Master of Arts programme provides advanced training across four subfields, preparing students for doctoral research or professional practice in various applied sectors.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,850/yr