MA in Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology

30 credits

1. Required Courses: 9 credits including:
   • ANTH 70100 - Foundations of Anthropology
   • ANTH 70400 - Field Research or ANTH 78500 - Independent Study or Research in Anthropology
   • ANTH 72200 - Research Design in Anthropology
2. Electives: 21 credits - The program of study should be chosen to achieve a specialized knowledge in one of the four fields of the discipline: anthropological linguistics, anthropological archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Alternatively, students, in consultation with the graduate advisor, can create a course of study that combines courses in different fields. Students may also use courses from other departments to fulfill their program requirements with the approval of the graduate advisor.
3. Foreign Language Requirement - A reading knowledge of at least one foreign language appropriate to the field of specialization, or a demonstrated competence in statistics is required. Consult the graduate adviser for more information.
4. A Master’s Thesis or Comprehensive Exam

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7
• Completion of 9 credits of undergraduate courses in anthropology or a related field (Requirement may be waived in special cases.)
• Two letters of recommendation from appropriate academic or professional references
• A statement of purpose of approximately 500 words or fewer
• Official score report of the (Graduate Record Examinations) GRE*

*The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is currently waived for both the incoming Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 class.

Teaching at universities or conducting research in anthropology.

Salary Range: Salaries can range from $50,000 to $100,000+ per year depending on the institution, position, and experience.

Conducting ethnographic research, often for academic institutions or consulting firms.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000

Working with communities or government agencies to bridge cultural gaps and facilitate communication.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $70,000

Preserving and protecting historical or cultural sites, often working with government agencies or nonprofits.

Salary Range: Varies, typically $50,000 - $70,000

Applying anthropological insights to areas like organizational culture, diversity, and employee relations.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000

Analyzing consumer behavior, trends, and market dynamics for companies or research firms.

Salary Range: Varies, $50,000 to $80,000

Managing collections, exhibitions, and research in museums or cultural institutions.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000

Working in social or cultural organizations, managing programs, outreach, or research.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $70,000

Studying social and cultural factors impacting health outcomes.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000

Incorporating anthropological perspectives into city planning, community development, or policy-making.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $90,000