Undergraduate Students

So, you're thinking about beginning a future in Anthropology at The Ohio State University. There are probably two big questions swirling around in your mind right now:

• What the heck IS anthropology anyway?
  And...
• What can I do with a degree in anthropology once I get one?

Simply put, anthropology studies all aspects of the humankind, including the past, the present and the future of cultures, interactions, relationships and experiences.

Sounds pretty broad, doesn't it? That's the beauty of it!

Because your areas of study and your experiences in obtaining this degree are so diverse, your future opportunities are limitless!

Want some specific examples? Alumni with B.A. degrees in Anthropology have found employment in business, health professions, engineering, government, law, education, social services and museums, including:

• Drug and Alcohol Counselors
• Admissions Counselors
• Contract Archaeologists in Cultural Resource Management
• Museum Curators
• Mental Health Consultants
• Social Service Workers
• Laboratory Assistants
• Foreign Service Agents
• International Business Associates
• Forensic Anthropologists

And, often students with a B.A. in Anthropology will go to graduate school and enter the academic world. Ohio State offers degrees at the Master's and Ph.D. level.

For specific questions and information, please contact our undergraduate studies chair, Scott McGraw, via email.

Ready to join us? Apply now, and join a remarkable, exciting group of students in a journey that will take you to new places with new people! Remember: the opportunities are limitless!