Phd Anthropology

Tuition comes to 23,000 USD per year.

From the arid landscapes of the American Southwest to archaeological sites in Cyprus and Turkey, the UNLV PhD in Anthropology immerses students in active, global field research. This program is built on a foundation of intensive faculty mentorship, guiding doctoral candidates through the complexities of theory, research design, and the high-stakes world of grant writing and academic publishing. By fostering an environment where students transition from learners to independent scholars, the department ensures that graduates are exceptionally well-equipped for competitive positions in higher education, government, and private research sectors.

The curriculum adopts an explicitly cross-disciplinary perspective, encouraging students to synthesize diverse methodologies—including archaeology, bioarchaeology, hormonal studies, and psychological anthropology—to address fundamental human questions. The program focuses on four distinctive thematic pillars:

• Childhood and parenting
• Food, subsistence, and nutrition
• Human adaptive strategies
• Sexuality, gender, and identity

Whether you are pursuing the Post-Master’s track or entering directly as a Post-Bachelor’s student, you will be part of a community that values both rigorous methodological training and a broad, inclusive lens on the human experience.