Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Albion College prepares students for careers as a contract archaeologist, corporate analyst, corporate anthropologist, editor, educational planner, forensic specialist, government analyst, medical researcher, museum curator, park ranger, or social worker. The program focuses on the study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural behavior and institutions. Program courses include: biological/physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Albion College

110 S Madison St, Adrian, MI

Albion College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Albion, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Albion College is nearly 1,600 annually.

Areas of study available at Albion College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1090 - 1300 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 28 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Albion College. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Albion College, with 26 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at albion.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for Albion College is the "Britons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Albion College offers a bachelor's degree program in anthropology.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Anthropologists

Description

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, anthropologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).