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Bachelor’s Degrees in Archeology

201 Yearly Graduations
$27,671 Median Salary
$25,192 Median Debt
There are 46 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in archeology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.0% of archeology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Archeology Majors

In 2020-2021, 201 earned their bachelor's degree in archeology. This earns it the #257 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in archeology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 201
Master’s Degree 48
Basic Certificate 37
Undergraduate Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree 14
Associate Degree 9
Graduate Certificate 4

Earnings of Archeology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in archeology is $27,671. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,671 and the high is $27,671.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in archeology is $25,192. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,192 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,192.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in archeology. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 61
Women 140
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The racial-ethnic distribution of archeology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 148
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 18
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There are 46 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in archeology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for archeology students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,585 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,651 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in archeology from UW - La Crosse. About 71% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Washington University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,359 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at WWU. About 47% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The archeology program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for archeology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Potsdam. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at SUNY Potsdam. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at UW Seattle. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at GWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in archeology from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#7

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Charleston is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at C of C. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#9

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

Boston University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at Boston U.

#9

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for archeology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bryn Mawr College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,025 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,328 per year. The archeology program at Bryn Mawr College awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in archeology. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at UC.

#12

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for archeology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in archeology from Mizzou. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#12

Hunter College

New York, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for archeology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at Hunter. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

The College of Wooster

Wooster, Ohio
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for archeology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The College of Wooster. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at Wooster College.

#15

Dickinson College

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dickinson College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at Dickinson. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Willamette University

Salem, Oregon
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Willamette University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,735 per year. The archeology program at Willamette University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for archeology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in archeology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Evansville comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in archeology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,395 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at UE.

#15

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in archeology. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at USC. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Tufts University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in archeology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to archeology majors at Tufts.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to archeology that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Political Science & Government 43,812
Economics 39,397
Sociology 29,576
Criminology 9,710
International Relations & Security 9,158

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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