Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Hamline 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 Minnesota colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Hamline University

800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN

Hamline University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Paul, MN, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. 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 Hamline University is nearly five thousand per year.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1430 - 1830 for the SAT exam and in a range of 21 - 27 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Hamline University. Hamline University accepts roughly 70 percent of students applying. Of those students accepted, nearly 24 percent registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $35,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,700 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Hamline University is the "Pipers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

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

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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).