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Online Bachelor’s in Anthropology

Program overview: online bachelor’s in anthropology

Anthropology offers a comprehensive view of humanity—from our origins and present conditions to the future of our species. As a student in anthropology, you’ll learn about the varied cultures and peoples of the world, delve into the planet’s prehistory, and develop an understanding of the biological aspects of human existence. As an online student you will pursue the General Anthropology concentration which allows for exploration of the broad field of anthropology. As a graduate, you’ll enter the workforce with a versatile skillset and hands-on experience in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

This is a degree-completion program designed for students with some prior college credit who want to earn their bachelor’s degree. Students should enter with at least 24 hours and optimally with 40 hours. These credit hours could have been obtained from KU, a community college, or prior university coursework elsewhere.

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What careers are possible with an online bachelor’s in anthropology?

A degree in anthropology prepares you for an increasingly complex and diverse workforce. According to recent surveys by economic modeling firm Lightcast*, graduates from KU’s anthropology program find work in fields as disparate as health care, law, post-secondary education, museums, and government. Whether in the C-suite or classroom, you’ll flourish with an anthropology degree in hand.

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Online bachelor’s in Anthropology program snapshot

$445
per credit hour
46k*
est. annual alumni salary

How flexible is online learning at KU?

KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses contain the same rigorous curriculum and instruction — taught by the same highly regarded faculty — as the instruction in our on-campus programs.

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Why get an online bachelor’s degree in anthropology from KU?

Anthropology students gain valuable research experience, with an emphasis on independent projects. They learn how to effectively share and champion that work through public presentations, research grants, and publishing. Armed with an informed stance on social issues and a deeper understanding of international perspectives, anthropology graduates are poised to stand out.

This is exactly the same degree you would earn as an on-campus student in the same program pursuing the General Anthropology concentration. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors and contain the same rigorous educational standards as our on-campus programs. All classes are managed by the departments that offer them and not by an outside party. When you earn your bachelor’s degree online from KU, you earn a KU degree.

 

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Costs

The flat-rate tuition for fully online domestic College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is $445 per credit hour regardless of their status as Kansas or out-of-state students. Only domestic students are eligible at this time. Click below to learn more.
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Admission

Degree-seeking students will apply to the anthropology program through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as a transfer or readmit. Click below to see admission requirements.
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Curriculum

To earn a bachelor’s in anthropology, you’ll need to complete specific classes and credit hours within the General Anthropology concentration. Click below to review the curriculum.
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FAQ: online bachelor’s in anthropology

This program has a rolling application deadline with five start dates per year. We will work with applicants up to a month before the start of an eight-week course. If you’re unable to meet that deadline, you can wait until the next available start date.

Most students without prior college credits complete a bachelor’s degree within four to six years. This timeline depends on course workload and whether that student is enrolled full time (12-15 credit hours each semester) or part time (less than 11 credit hours). 



Students will work closely with their academic success coaches to ensure they progress toward a graduation timeline that best fits into their lives.

Yes, this program can be completed 100% remotely.

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