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    Anthropology (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAIn-person2 years
    $56,055.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    27%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $56,055.

    About the program

    Graduate program covering archaeology, medical anthropology, physical anthropology with emphases on cultural heritage, health disparities, and biocultural evolution. Students engage in fieldwork, research, and specialized methods across sociocultural, linguistic, biological, and archaeological subfields.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Anthropology): 51-100

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min We do not have a required minimum GRE score. No one is turned down for admission based solely on GRE scores.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For an updated list of acceptable tests and scores, please review The Graduate School website (https://grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency). [University minimums apply; no program-specific minimums stated; e.g., TOEFL iBT 79 with no subscore below 17 for regular admission prior to 2026]
    IELTS
    required
    Min For an updated list of acceptable tests and scores, please review The Graduate School website (https://grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency). [University minimums apply; e.g., IELTS 6.5 overall for regular admission]

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $56,055 across 30 required credits.
    Is Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 grade point average in their last two years of undergraduate work
    How competitive is Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 27%.