Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Westmont College 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 California colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Westmont College

1725 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA

Westmont 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 Santa Barbara, CA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at Westmont College.

Areas of study available at Westmont College include but are not limited to:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 23 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1620 to 1960 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 61% of which only 23% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $7,800 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

The Westmont College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.westmont.edu.

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $65700

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).