Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at University of Denver 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 Colorado colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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University of Denver

6399 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO

University of Denver provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Denver, Colorado and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at DU exceeds twelve thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Denver offers:

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

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common scores among applicants accepted to DU are between 25 to 30 on the ACT, or 1650 to 1970 for the SAT exam. University of Denver admits about 70% of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 17% enrolled.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $7,100. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

DU participates in sports through the NCAA's Sun Belt Conference in Basketball.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.du.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Denver has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $65050

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).