Overview

The PhD in Anthropology at Arizona State University is an ideal environment for students who want to combine these approaches and other disciplines to explore specific issues or research questions within a transdisciplinary context.

The flexible graduate curricula are designed to encourage students to design innovative plans of study in order to pursue their interests while receiving broad training in key areas. The anthropology faculty actively engage with faculty in other disciplines.

Career Opportunities

The demand in the job market for people with an anthropology background is stimulated by a growing need for researchers and analysts with keen thinking skills who can manage, evaluate and interpret large amounts of data.

As the many spheres of human interaction expand globally, people trained in anthropology are increasingly sought-after for their broad, holistic knowledge and perspectives, which are the hallmarks of anthropology.

Some career opportunities include:

acting as legal advocates in international cases
analyzing and proposing policies
conducting postgraduate academic research
consulting for private and public organizations
curating cultural resources
directing nonprofit organizations
directing programs in the private or public sector
managing culture or heritage resources in private or public sectors
modeling infectious diseases
planning communities
teaching

Programme Structure

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing a PhD in the classic fields of anthropology:

archaeology
bioarchaeology
evolutionary anthropology
sociocultural anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Anthropology View 81 other PhDs in Anthropology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
personal statement outlining educational and professional goals
current curriculum vitae or resume
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Undergraduate coursework in anthropology is not a prerequisite for admission but is generally advisable.

Applicants also may submit with their application materials an optional scholarly writing sample not to exceed 30 double-spaced pages.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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