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Major Overview for Archeology

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Overview for Archeology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of extinct societies, and the past of living societies, via the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their artifactual, human, and associated remains. Includes instruction in archeological theory, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of specific selected past cultures.

Careers for Archeology Majors

A major in Archeology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Archeology

Top 30 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Archeology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Boston University
Boston, MA
25
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$47,208
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
19
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$11,470
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
18
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$15,753
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
15
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$11,281
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
14
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$17,046
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY
14
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$14,826
George Washington University
Washington, DC
9
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$51,760
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
8
(1.5%)
Minimally Selective$32,990
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
7
(0.2%)
Minimally Selective$13,341
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
7
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.