Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg

Also known as Pitt-Bradford

300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA

University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg 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 Greensburg, PA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Psychology
• Commerce
• Biology
• Law and Justice Administration

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school have an SAT score between 1360 to 1640, or an ACT score in a range of 18 to 22. This school accepts roughly 80% of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 39% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at greensburg.pitt.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000, while nonresidents pay $25,000 per year. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,900 each year. University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is the "Bobcats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available 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)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.greensburg.pitt.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

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).