Appalachian State University
Anthropology (BA)
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Location
Boone campus
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Be a global agent of change.
If you seek a career built upon a call to serve, framed by the life of a globetrotter, and are determined to unveil the unknowns of diverse, disparate cultures, start your journey with App State’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology.
As an Anthropology major, you will build critical thinking and communication skills while developing answers to those big questions about what makes us human.
By incorporating a foreign language requirement and study abroad opportunities into your time here at App State, you’ll be positioned for careers within and outside the United States in diverse fields such as politics, medicine, social work, interpretation, development and the environment, social justice and religion.
A ‘Best College’ for 2025
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and Southeast for 2025.
Top 3 in innovation, undergraduate teaching
U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top three school for innovation and the high quality of its undergraduate instruction for eight consecutive years.
A ‘Best College’ for value
App State’s quality, affordability and student outcomes place it among the nation’s 2024 best schools for value, according to Money.com
Elevate Your Education
Courses
Transferring Credits
Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.
General Education
With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.
Accelerated Master’s
You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.
Careers
- Education and Outreach Coordinator
- Archaeologist
- Librarian
- Photographer/Videographer
- College-level Educator
- GIS Analyst
- English as Foreign Language Teacher
- Research Assistant
- Historian/Curator
- Conservator
- Consultant
- Field Crew Supervisor
- Park Ranger
- Medical Examiner Specialist
- Educational Director
- International Development Specialist
Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
Fund Your Education
Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to help fund your App State education. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more.
Real-world Internships
Gain firsthand experience while earning your degree. Learn more
Find Your Community
Get inspired and get involved by joining App State clubs and organizations. Learn more
Honors College
Develop high-level creative thinking and research skills. Learn more and check out the departmental honors program.
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