Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology is awarded to students who have shown mastery of the general materials of anthropology and a substantial command of the specialized subject matter of one or more of the four subfields (archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology or sociocultural anthropology) and who have successfully carried out and formally presented research judged to constitute an original contribution to the discipline.

After You Graduate

Recent Binghamton University doctoral graduates are employed in positions at the New York State Department of Health, the National Geographic Society, Museum of International Folk Art, Purdue University and the University of Tennessee.

Programme Structure

Fields of study include:

Archaeology
Biological Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Social/Cultural Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

56 SCH

56 credits of which 30 for master's level

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

Anthropology View 81 other PhDs in Anthropology in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study, you must:

have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
have a 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career

All applicants must submit:

Online application
Transcript(s)
Personal statement
Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
Letters of recommendation
Official GRE or GMAT scores, unless otherwise specified by program
Any program-specific application materials, such as writing or work samples, licenses or certifications, and test scores

International students must also submit:

International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) Form
Supporting financial documentation
Proof of English proficiency (including TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test scores)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Out-of-State

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Anthropology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

After You Graduate

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Binghamton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners