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    Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology

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    Pittsburgh, USMAIn-person2 years
    $94,756.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    9
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $94,756.

    About the program

    Requires 30 credits of coursework including core courses and methods requirements in a chosen subfield such as cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, or linguistics, plus an original research paper supervised by an advisory committee.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Anthropology): #101

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 5, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL score higher than 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test), or 90 (iBT internet test)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS score of Band 7.0 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,030.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $94,756 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take to complete?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.
    How large is the Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cohort?
    Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically enrolls around 9 students per cohort.