Overview
Become an expert in your chosen subdiscipline through hands-on research within the Albany region, the greater U.S. and abroad. You will be prepared for careers in areas like academia at the university level or research in industry and government through the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University at Albany.
Career Outcomes
In addition to anthropologists and archaeologists who conduct research in the field all over the globe, you may go on to work in government, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and corporate environments.
In the private sector, you may work with business leaders to conduct market research and identify new ways to engage with consumers. Organizations wishing to better meet the needs of their customers may seek out your help for insights that cannot be derived from statistical analysis alone.
You can also work with law enforcement, national defense stakeholders, charity organizations, environmental protection organizations and human rights groups.
With a PhD in Anthropology, potential job titles include:
- Archeologist
- Market researcher
- User experience analyst
- Museum curator
- Public relations officer
- Human resources representative
- Forensics investigator
- Humanitarian leader
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Proseminar in Physical Anthropology
- Proseminar in Archaeology
- Proseminar in Linguistics
- Proseminar in Ethnology
- Seminar in Anthropology and Folklore
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE score (optional)
- Statement of goals
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
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International
11784 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 982 USD per credit during 60 months. -
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11784 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 982 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
5652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 60 months.
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