Program Overview
Anthropology, BA
The Bachelor of Arts program in anthropology helps students recognize and solve problems facing the contemporary world through a broad understanding of humanity. Working alongside leading faculty members, students gain experience as apprentices on research projects. Students also have opportunities for hands-on learning through study abroad programs and field schools.
Program Description
Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human, in the broadest possible terms. This interdisciplinary program offers training in the main areas of anthropology, including archaeology, bioarchaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and evolutionary anthropology.
At a Glance
- College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online, ASU Local
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math intensity: General
Curriculum
View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.
Concurrent Program Options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Accelerated Program Options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
Admission Requirements
- General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Tuition Information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Attend Online
ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
Global Opportunities
Study abroad can be crucial in helping students gain a clearer view of the world, its peoples, and the complex challenges that exist for all. There are numerous faculty-directed study abroad programs designed to connect students with issues that impact local communities yet transect borders.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have the knowledge and skills they need to find jobs in fields where understanding complex human behavior is important. Career opportunities include:
- Acting as legal advocates for displaced communities like refugees in international cases
- Analyzing and proposing policies
- Conducting postgraduate academic research or teaching
- Consulting for private and public organizations
- Curating cultural resources
- Health system administration or health care professionals
- Directing nonprofit organizations
- Directing programs in the private or public sector
- Managing culture or heritage resources in private or public sectors
- Planning pandemic and other disaster response
Example job titles and salaries:
- Anthropologist/Archeologist: 3.7% growth, $64,910 median salary
- Anthropology Professor: 2.7% growth, $95,770 median salary
- Archivist: 3.8% growth, $61,570 median salary
- Compliance Manager: 4.5% growth, $136,550 median salary
- Cultural Studies Professor: 2.4% growth, $84,290 median salary
- Investment Fund Manager: 14.8% growth, $161,700 median salary
- Museum Curator: 7.0% growth, $61,770 median salary
- Museum Exhibit Designer: 5.4% growth, $47,460 median salary
- Sociologist: 3.6% growth, $101,690 median salary
- Sociology Professor: 2.1% growth, $82,540 median salary
Accelerated Master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years. Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent Degrees
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees, and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.