Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus 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 Vermont colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Johnson State College merged with Lyndon State College to create Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus.  NVU Johnson is a public college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson, VT, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Johnson State College is nearly 1,900 annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 - 1580 on the SAT and within the range of 17 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to NVU Johnson.

NVU Johnson admits around 100% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment.  Key admissions information is available by calling the NVU team or by requesting information via our portal.

Tuition & fees at NVU Johnson Campus are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $10,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. Johnson may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The NVU Johnson Campus has a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the NVU Johnson Campus website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

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).