Archaeology Degree

The archeology program at Hamilton College prepares students for a career as a field technician, crew chief, field supervisor, project archeologist, principal investigator, manager, and academic archeologist. The program focuses on the study of extinct societies and past living societies via the excavation, analysis, and interpretation of their artifactual, human, and associated remains. Program courses include: archeological theory, anthropology, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of past cultures (history). Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer archaeology degrees.

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Hamilton College (GCC)

One College Rd, Batavia, NY

Hamilton 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 Clinton, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Hamilton College exceeds 1,900 yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Hamilton College offers:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Hamilton College. A score within the range of 1960 to 2200 on the SAT, or 28 to 32 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied being admitted each year. More information on admissions can be found at hamilton.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $47,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $6,500 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Hamilton College is the "Continentals", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.hamilton.edu to view additional information.

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.

Archeologists

Description

Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, archeologists 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).