Archaeology Degree

The archeology program at Willamette University 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 Oregon colleges that offer archaeology degrees.

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Willamette University

5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR

Willamette University 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 Salem, Oregon, which is a predominantly urban area. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Willamette University yearly.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Willamette University are within the range of 27 - 31 on the ACT, or 1640 - 1970 on the SAT. 41% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 19% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at willamette.edu.

Tuition is approximately $43,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,300 each year. Students at Willamette University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Willamette University "Bearcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.willamette.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Archaeology Program

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

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.

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

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $74110

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).