Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at University of Houston – Clear Lake 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 Texas colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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University of Houston – Clear Lake (UHCL)

7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX

University of Houston - Clear Lake provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and publically funded. Around eight thousand students enroll at UHCL annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UHCL offers:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UHCL are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,800 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Houston – Clear Lake 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

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $85380

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).