Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at University of Vermont 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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University of Vermont (UVM)

124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT

UVM is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Vermont. Approximately fourteen thousand students are enrolled annually at UVM.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to University of Vermont. A score between 1630 - 1920 on the SAT, or 24 - 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of 75% of which only 14% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $16,000, while nonresidents pay $38,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,100 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for University of Vermont is the "Catamounts", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the school's http://www.uvm.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Vermont 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).