Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at SUNY at Purchase 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 New York colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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SUNY at Purchase College

Also known as Purchase College

44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY

SUNY at Purchase College, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Purchase, New York, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at SUNY at Purchase College.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1480 to 1800 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. This school admits roughly 30 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, nearly 26 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $7,800. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's www.purchase.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Purchase College offers a bachelor's degree program in anthropology.

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

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).