Bachelor in Anthropology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for New York State residents is $7,000 per year; out-of-state tuition is $18,000 per year..

This programme focuses on human societies across time and space, combining scientific methods with cultural analysis. Students study physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural dimensions through hands-on coursework and fieldwork. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking about global issues and cross-cultural understanding. A senior project or seminar allows students to apply ethnographic methods to real-world research.

Focus areas include Physical Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistics, Cultural Dimensions, World Issues, Ethnographic Methods.

The programme requires 36 credits in anthropology courses, including introductory and advanced classes, a senior project or seminar, and nine credits of career-focused courses chosen with an academic adviser. These may include additional anthropology courses, internships, study abroad, or independent study.

Graduates enter careers in archaeology, cultural resource management, health administration, social work, teaching, criminal justice, and cross-cultural communications.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement outlining academic interests and career goals.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Professional preparation is built into SUNY Plattsburgh’s liberal arts approach. More than 70 academic programs span humanities, science, business, education and other fields. Students can pursue less common options such as expeditionary studies and robotics, while hands-on learning provides practical experience alongside academic study. Environmental science students examine ecosystem sciences, environmental chemistry and atmospheric processes, as well as the effects of policy, leadership and sustainability on the environment.

Creative and applied study options extend across the curriculum. The art program develops studio fundamentals and creative expression through ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture. Students also have access to study-abroad opportunities at more than 500 locations worldwide and more than 200 locations within the United States. Programs are flexible, and financial aid may be available.

The campus is located at 101 Broad Street in Plattsburgh, New York, near the Lake Champlain Basin. Students can shape their campus experience through more than 90 clubs and Greek Life organizations, along with athletics, music and theatre. The college’s involvement in the region includes outreach connected with the Lake Champlain Basin and local community initiatives. International students should expect a broad liberal arts setting with opportunities for practical learning, creative work, study abroad and participation in campus organizations.