Anthropology, BA
Purdue University in West Lafayette
Anthropology considers humankind from a holistic perspective that aims for an understanding of how culture, biology, history and language intersect.
Purdue has a rigorous and well-balanced four-field (biological, archaeological, cultural and linguistic anthropology) undergraduate anthropology program. The faculty cover a range of substantive, methodological, and theoretical areas in courses that provide students with a solid grounding in anthropological perspectives. Students have the opportunity for hands-on experiences within the department with internships and field work experiences. Purdue has an active anthropology student club, P.A.S.T. (Purdue Anthropology Society).
Anthropology Honors provides a capstone experience for students, if they choose. The year-long program empowers students to focus on a particular empirical issue in an anthropological sub-discipline. Students write an honors thesis based on their research.
All liberal arts majors prepare students with the skills identified as contributing to managerial success: communicating and listening well, possessing insights into others, creative/critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to make connections across complex ideas.
Degree in 3
Motivated, driven students can complete this major in three years. Degree in 3 allows students to enter the work force or graduate school a year earlier while also providing a cost-effective way to complete an undergraduate degree. Degree in 3 offers a great combination of cost-savings and the opportunity to accelerate your future and achieve your goals.Instructional Excellence Spotlights

Plan of Study
Concentrations Include:
- Anthropology of Health Concentration for Anthropology
- Applied Anthropology Concentration for Anthropology
- Archaeological Sciences Concentration for Anthropology
- Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Concentration for Anthropology
- Biological Anthropology Concentration for Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology Concentration for Anthropology
- Ecological and Environmental Anthropology Concentration for Anthropology
Transfer to Anthropology, BA
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Contact Information
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Office
(765) 494-6291
newstudent@purdue.edu
Careers in Anthropology, BA
- Educator
- Museum and Archive Curator
- Government Researcher
- Non-Profit Manager
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Impact Assessor
- Policy Analyst
- Journalist
- Business Consultant
- UX Researcher
- Urban Planner
- Forensic Scientist