Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at The College of Wooster 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 Ohio colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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The College of Wooster (Wooster)

Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH

The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Wooster, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at The College of Wooster exceeds two thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• English Language And Literature
• History
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to The College of Wooster. A score in a range of 1650 - 1980 on the SAT, or 24 - 30 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 60% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 19% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $42,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,700 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at The College of Wooster through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:

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

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The College of Wooster 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).