Anthropology (BA)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in anthropology program equips you with in-depth knowledge of human biology and culture. This program delves into the scientific study of human relationships and behavior, integrating your understanding of our place within the natural world. With enhanced critical thinking and writing skills, you’ll graduate prepared to advance your professional journey with diverse career paths.
Online anthropology BA courses
The required courses in this program cover key topics related to statistics, evolutionary science and cultural anthropology. You'll also benefit from considerable course flexibility with a diverse selection of engaging and relevant electives to choose from, allowing you to tailor your anthropology degree to your interests.
ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GCSI OR SB & G)
ASB 222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (HUAD OR (HU or SB) & G & H)
STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS)
STP 231: Statistics for Life Science (QTRS OR CS)
SOC 390: Social Statistics I (QTRS OR CS)
ASB 394: Statistics for Social Scientists
What you can do with an anthropology degree
An anthropology degree provides a strong foundation for a variety of careers. Popular career paths include teaching and research. However, it’s important to note that studies beyond an undergraduate degree are necessary to pursue a career as an anthropologist, archaeologist or professor. Skills acquired in an undergraduate degree alone prepare students to work in fields related to evaluation and interpretation of data or jobs seeking individuals with a more comprehensive worldview. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Growth: 4.2%
Salary: $63,940
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth: 4.0%
Salary: $85,000
Archivists
Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $58,640
Compliance Managers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth: 3.9%
Salary: $80,910
Investment Fund Managers
Growth: 16.0%
Salary: $139,790
Curators
Growth: 11.1%
Salary: $60,380
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Growth: 9.9%
Salary: $47,270
Sociologists
Growth: 4.5%
Salary: $98,590
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $78,970