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    Master of Applied Anthropology

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    College Park, USMAAIn-person2 years
    $78,876.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    35%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    17
    Cohort
    students
    42
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MAA program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $78,876.

    About the program

    The program requires 42 credits of coursework including core anthropology courses, an internship sequence, and supporting courses related to a chosen domain of application. It prepares students for careers outside academia through applied anthropology training with a mandatory internship.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: Total 96 (Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 24) for full enrollment; lower for conditional (program may have higher)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Overall 7 (Reading 7, Listening 7, Speaking 6.5, Writing 7) for full enrollment; lower for conditional (program may have higher)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,724.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park is $78,876 across 42 required credits.
    Is Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 3.0
    How competitive is Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Master of Applied Anthropology at University of Maryland-College Park reports an acceptance rate of approximately 35%.