Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Washburn University 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 Kansas colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

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Washburn University (Tabor)

400 S Jefferson, Hillsboro, KS

Washburn University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Topeka, Kansas and publically funded. Enrollment at Washburn University is nearly seven thousand yearly.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Washburn University score in-between 19 - 25 on the ACT. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,700 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Washburn University Ichabods participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Washburn University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tabor 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).