AnthropologyNorth America

187 Master's degrees in Anthropology in North America

Eastern New Mexico University4,3(3)

Roosevelt, United States

Anthropology

Anthropology from Eastern New Mexico University concentrates on the archaeology of the U.S. Southwest and Plains, but we also offer opportunities for a Master's in cultural or biological anthropology.

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

1 year$7,478/yr

Iowa State University4,6(9)

Ames, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Our two-year M.A. in Anthropology at Iowa State University is aimed at providing students with advanced training in cultural anthropology and bioarchaeology with a goal of preparing them for additional graduate study or professional work in anthropology and related fields.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,954/yr

University of Maryland4,1(14)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation

The University of Maryland’s Dual degree Master’s Program in Applied Anthropology and Historic Preservation is a holistic, comprehensive primer for a professional career in the research, understanding and preservation of cultural resources and heritage.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,974/yr

Western Washington University4,3(8)

Bellingham, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Master of Arts in Anthropology program from Western Washington University covers a diverse range of specializations within the traditional four fields of anthropology with a geographic emphasis on the Pacific Rim.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,337/yr

Western University - Canada4,0(56)

London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Anthropology from Western University - Canada is dedicated to documenting and understanding human beings.

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

2 years$12,027/yr

Central Washington University4,6(16)

Ellensburg, United States

Primate Behavior

The graduate program in Primate Behavior at Central Washington University provides the only opportunity for students to earn an MS degree in Primatology in the United States.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year$26,698/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The MA program in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia provides students with a broad knowledge of anthropological theory and research methods. Students build their research and writing skills in their graduate courses, culminating in the preparation of a significant piece of scholarly writing, which constitutes their MA thesis.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cultural Studies in Education

The Cultural Studies in Education MA/MEd program from University of Texas at Austin is a critical interdisciplinary program that studies social, cultural, philosophical, and historical issues in education.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,032/yr

University of Mississippi3,8(4)

Oxford, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology program from University of Mississippi is predicated on a four-fields approach and requires that students take a course sequence designed to provide foundational knowledge in anthropology. Students are required to pass a series of comprehensive exams after their first year and in the second year write a thesis based on original research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,820/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

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology programme at The City University of New York offers a comprehensive M.A. degree. Students can choose full-time or part-time study modes to suit their professional needs. This 30-credit curriculum provides advanced research training and a solid grounding in the four fields of the discipline over two to four years.

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

2 years$12,825/yr

Colorado State University4,1(107)

Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology - Human and Environment Specialization

The Master of Arts in Anthropology - Human and Environment Specialization at Colorado State University houses a diverse faculty that includes cultural anthropologists, archaeologists, biological anthropologists, and geographers whose scholarship spans the breadth of human experience.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,566/yr

Teachers College at Columbia University4,8(4)

New York City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology and Education

The master program in Anthropology and Education at Teachers College at Columbia University is concerned with the cultural, social and linguistic dimensions of education.

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

1 year$38,358/yr

The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,7(12)

Birmingham, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology of Peace and Human Rights

If you're interested in learning how peace can make a difference in individuals, families, communities, and nations, consider earning an MA in Anthropology of Peace and Human Rights from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Our graduates go on to careers in law, teaching, public service, international affairs, business, and journalism.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,364/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology programme of Rutgers University provides an opportunity for students to develop a strong theoretical foundation in the field of anthropology in either of our two graduate programs: Critical Interventions in Theory and Ethnography (CITE) or Evolutionary Anthropology (EA).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,416/yr

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

Charlotte, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Public Health and Anthropology Dual Degree

The Public Health and Anthropology Dual Degree program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an in-person program of study that prepares graduate students to apply core principles of public health education within a variety of community settings and to advance the public health profession.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,627/yr

University of Louisville

Louisville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology programme at the University of Louisville offers a comprehensive exploration of human biology, culture, and evolution. Students can choose between B.A., B.S., and M.A. degree types with full-time study options. This curriculum develops analytical skills and cultural intelligence for diverse global careers.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,108/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Oral History

The Oral History program at Columbia University is the first program of its kind in the United States: a one-year interdisciplinary MA degree training students in oral history method and theory.

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

1 year$73,456/yr

University of Maryland4,1(14)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Anthropology at University of Maryland is a program designed both for students interested in an anthropology career outside of academia and for those who plan on continuing to a PhD. The program has been offered at the University of Maryland since 1984, and graduates have successfully secured employment or pursued doctoral work in a variety of fields

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$78,876/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The master's degree program at University of Alaska Fairbanks prepares students to, pursue more advanced training leading to a PhD in Anthropology, teach anthropology within secondary education and/or undergraduate levels of higher education, or pursue career positions in various levels of government and business in which anthropological training and/or expertise is beneficial.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,140/yr