# Anthropology
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# Anthropology
Your curiosity about people, cultures and what makes us human drives you. Explore everything from ancient civilizations to today’s global challenges. Dig into big questions, learn to think across cultures and gain skills that open doors to careers around the world.
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## Program Summary
Explore what it means to be human from every angle with Purdue’s anthropology major — offered as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Dive into big questions about culture, biology, history and language through a balanced four-field approach: biological, archaeological, cultural and linguistic anthropology. Learn a range of practical methods and research approaches for a strong foundation in how anthropologists study people and cultures. You also gain real-world experience through internships and fieldwork that bring classroom concepts to life.
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### Plan of Study Options
[Anthropology, BA](http://catalog.purdue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=32191)
[Anthropology Honors, BA](http://catalog.purdue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=32193)
[Anthropology, BS](http://catalog.purdue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=33655)
### Quick Facts
- **Degree:** Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
- **Location(s):** West Lafayette
- **College/School:** [Liberal Arts](https://www.cla.purdue.edu/)
- [Request Information](https://apply.purdue.edu/register/form?id=e76823a3-0564-4abe-ad59-8e1263a99a4b)
## Why Purdue?
73.4%
Of Liberal Arts students complete an internship
Purdue Center for Career Opportunities, 2024
Top 10
Public University that Employers Love
Forbes, 2025
## Applying
## **Understanding Undergraduate Degree Paths**
The College of Liberal Arts offers multiple paths in select majors to accelerate degree completion and provides opportunities to earn multiple degrees simultaneously so you can make the most of your educational experience.
### **Degree in 3**
Degree in 3 provides an accelerated pathway to complete your Liberal Arts degree in just three years — saving time and tuition. With focused planning and year-round support, you’ll be ready to start your career or pursue graduate school ahead of schedule, without missing out on the full Purdue experience.
- [Learn more](https://cla.purdue.edu/undergradci/3year/index.html)
### **Degree Plus**
Earn two degrees in four years with Purdue’s Degree Plus program — combine Liberal Arts with STEM, business or any other major, all without extra time or tuition. Stand out with a multidimensional education that sets you apart.
- [Learn more](https://cla.purdue.edu/undergradci/degreeplus/incoming-students.html)
## **Possible Careers**
Our students prepare for careers in a wide range of fields where creativity, critical thinking, communication and a deep understanding of the human experience are highly valued including:
- Business consultant
- Educator
- Forensic scientist
- Government researcher
- Museum and archive curator
- Non-profit manager
- Urban planner
## Internships and Graduate Hires
Our students gain hands-on experience and advanced education with opportunities across the country including:
- Park ranger, National Park Service, Yosemite
- User experience product coordinator, Children’s Tumor Foundation
- Market analyst, Ducker Carlisle
- Lead conservation and information analyst, The Met
- Computer science graduate degree program, University of Chicago
- Museum and field studies graduate degree program, University of Colorado
- Social science graduate degree program, Clemson University
## ******High School Course Recommendations******
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
[Minimum high school coursework](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/highschoolcourses.php) (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
## Connect
### College of Liberal Arts
Join a community of thinkers, doers and communicators. Explore our programs grounded in theory and driven by real-world impact.
- [Learn More](https://www.cla.purdue.edu/)
### Contact
**Undergraduate Student Recruitment Office**\
[(765) 494-6291](tel:7654946291)\
[newstudent@purdue.edu](mailto:newstudent@purdue.edu)
- [Email](mailto:newstudent@purdue.edu)
### Visit
Experience for yourself all that Purdue has to offer with opportunities to explore in-person or virtually.
- [Schedule a visit](https://admissions.purdue.edu/visit/index.php)
### Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in the anthropology program.
- [Apply Now](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/)
Meet Our Students
Juniper Rodriguez
Meet Juniper — our trailblazing 2025 grad! As the first student to complete our new Bachelor of Science degree in anthropology, he didn’t stop there. Juniper double-majored in anthropology and artificial intelligence, blending people and tech in bold new ways. He earned the prestigious O. Michael Watson Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior and now heads to the University of Chicago to study computer science. Ready to carve your own path? Anthropology can take you further than you ever imagined.
Meet Our Students
Melanie Kreutz
Melanie gains hands-on experience through an internship at the Indiana State Museum, focusing on archaeology collections. She works with artifacts from the Lanier Historical Site in Madison, Indiana.
Meet Our Faculty
Michele Buzon
Travel to ancient Nubia with bioarchaeologist Michele Buzon as she uncovers how centuries-old skeletons along the Nile are reshaping what we know about modern injuries. Learn how cross-disciplinary collaboration is unlocking secrets of both past and present — one excavation at a time.
- [Learn more](https://stories.purdue.edu/podcast/research-series-michele-buzon/?_ga=2.256310219.1950172677.1748629322-1644016817.1748627525 )
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## ******Transfer to****** Anthropology
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s [overall transfer criteria](https://admissions.purdue.edu/transfer/index.php), as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the [closed programs page](https://admissions.purdue.edu/apply/closedprograms.php) to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- [Learn more](https://admissions.purdue.edu/transfer/index.php )
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