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58%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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$37,066Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Anthropology Degree
The anthropology program at Emory University 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 Georgia colleges that offer anthropology degrees.
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Emory University
181 Springs St, Franklin Springs, GA
Emory University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Atlanta, Georgia and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Emory University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly thirteen thousand.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1960 to 2250 on the SAT, or 30 to 33 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30% of students who applied being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $45,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $7,700 annually. Students attending Emory University may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Emory University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to see more about Emory University may check out their website at http://www.emory.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Emory University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 38 |
Master's Degree | 1 |
Doctorate Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 40 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 10 |
Black | 7 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 18 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 4 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Anthropology program at Emory University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Emory University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Emory University may provide services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Emory University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (University Athletic Association)
- Basketball (University Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball