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    Anthropology (M.A.)

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    University Park, USMAIn-person2 years
    $91,148.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    6%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    6
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $91,148.

    About the program

    Integrates social, ecological, and evolutionary approaches to study human variability through time and space, with training in behavioral ecology, cultural anthropology, demography, archaeology, genetics, human evolution, and primate biology.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) are OPTIONAL
    TOEFL
    required
    Min a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $91,148 across 30 required credits.
    Is Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 6%.
    How large is the Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cohort?
    Anthropology (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University typically enrolls around 6 students per cohort.